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Advantage Puzzle (1835)

After the setup move Nb5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nb5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
04tyQ
Rating
1835
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
3qk1nr/p2rbpp1/1p2p2p/1Np1P2Q/2Pn4/1P2B1PN/P4P1P/3R1RK1 b k - 7 18

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

18... g6 19. Qg4 19... h5 20. Qe4 20... Ne2+ 21. Kg2 21... Rxd1 22. Rxd1 22... Qxd1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Nb5 18... g6 19. Qg4 19... h5 20. Qe4 20... Ne2+ 21. Kg2 21... Rxd1 22. Rxd1 22... Qxd1

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