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Advantage Puzzle (1901)

After the setup move Nd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0XScM
Rating
1901
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r3k2r/pp1nb1pp/2p2p2/8/3p1B2/7P/PPP2PP1/RN2R1K1 w kq - 4 14

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

14. Bd6 14... Ne5 15. Bxe7 15... Kxe7 16. f4 16... Kd6 17. fxe5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Nd7 14. Bd6 14... Ne5 15. Bxe7 15... Kxe7 16. f4 16... Kd6 17. fxe5+

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