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Advantage Puzzle (1704)

After the setup move Nd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0PtB1
Rating
1704
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
3r1rk1/pp2nppp/8/2bNPpB1/2p5/7P/PPP2PP1/3RR1K1 b - - 7 16

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

16... Rxd5 17. Bxe7 17... Rxd1 18. Rxd1 18... Bxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Nd5 16... Rxd5 17. Bxe7 17... Rxd1 18. Rxd1 18... Bxe7

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