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Advantage Puzzle (1868)

After the setup move Kf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0mcER
Rating
1868
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r4r2/p1qnbk1p/2p1pnpB/1p2pP2/4P3/2N4Q/PPP3PP/3R1RK1 w - - 2 17

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

17. fxe6+ 17... Kg8 18. exd7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16... Kf7 17. fxe6+ 17... Kg8 18. exd7

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