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Advantage Puzzle (1613)

After the setup move Bg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0PbuS
Rating
1613
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r1bqk2r/1pp3bp/p3pn2/3NQ1p1/3P4/6P1/PPP2PBP/R3K2R w KQkq - 1 16

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

16. Nxc7+ 16... Kf7 17. Nxa8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Bg7 16. Nxc7+ 16... Kf7 17. Nxa8

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