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Advantage Puzzle (1634)

After the setup move Bxc3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxc3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0Nyx8
Rating
1634
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r1b2rk1/4p2p/p2p2p1/3P3P/2p1P3/q1B1QP2/P1P3P1/1K1R3R b - - 0 21

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

21... Rb8+ 22. Ka1 22... Rb2 23. Bxb2 23... Qxe3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21. Bxc3 21... Rb8+ 22. Ka1 22... Rb2 23. Bxb2 23... Qxe3

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