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Advantage Puzzle (1629)

After the setup move Qxg4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
01efr
Rating
1629
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r2qk2r/1p3pp1/p1np4/3NpP2/4P1Qb/1P1B4/1PP3PK/R1B2R2 b kq - 0 21

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

21... Bf2+ 22. Qh3 22... Rxh3+ 23. gxh3 23... Qh4 24. Rxf2 24... Qxf2+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21. Qxg4 21... Bf2+ 22. Qh3 22... Rxh3+ 23. gxh3 23... Qh4 24. Rxf2 24... Qxf2+

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