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Advantage Puzzle (1796)

After the setup move Nxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0c6sB
Rating
1796
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
2rq1rk1/4bpp1/1p2p2p/3pN3/3Pn2B/1P1Q4/P4PPP/2R1R1K1 w - - 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. Rxc8 21... Qxc8 22. Bxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Nxe4 21. Rxc8 21... Qxc8 22. Bxe7

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