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Advantage Puzzle (1611)

After the setup move Ne4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0p6MO
Rating
1611
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Trapped Piece
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r3rbk1/1p1n1ppp/2p1pqb1/3p4/3Pn1P1/pP3NBP/P1N1PPB1/R1Q1R1K1 w - - 8 22

What to look for

Convert a tactical opportunity into a lasting advantage, often by winning material or forcing a favorable ending.

AdvantageMiddlegameTrapped Piece

Solution

22. Bh4 22... Qe7 23. Bxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Ne4 22. Bh4 22... Qe7 23. Bxe7

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