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Advantage Puzzle (1804)

After the setup move Nh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nh7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0DRin
Rating
1804
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r3r1k1/pp1qbp1n/2p3n1/3pN1Q1/3P4/2N5/PPP2PPP/R3R1K1 w - - 3 18

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

18. Qxg6+ 18... fxg6 19. Nxd7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Nh7 18. Qxg6+ 18... fxg6 19. Nxd7

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