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Advantage Puzzle (1888)

After the setup move Bxe7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
07zc9
Rating
1888
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r2r3k/pp2Bppp/q3p3/4R3/4n2Q/5P2/PPP2P1P/1K4R1 b - - 0 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... Nd2+ 19. Ka1 19... Nxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Bxe7 18... Nd2+ 19. Ka1 19... Nxf3

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