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Advantage Puzzle (1802)

After the setup move gxf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after gxf3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0PyjT
Rating
1802
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r5k1/p1b2ppp/1p1q4/NP6/3P1p2/P4P2/2QBrP1P/2R3KR b - - 0 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

24... Qxd4 25. Be1 25... Rxc2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. gxf3 24... Qxd4 25. Be1 25... Rxc2

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