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Advantage Puzzle (1838)

After the setup move Kb1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kb1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0ZycP
Rating
1838
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
2r3k1/4bppp/4pn2/1Q2q3/n2N4/4B1NP/PP3PP1/1K1R4 b - - 2 25

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

25... Nc3+ 26. bxc3 26... Rb8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Kb1 25... Nc3+ 26. bxc3 26... Rb8

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