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Advantage Puzzle (1911)

After the setup move Nxe6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0TyI3
Rating
1911
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r4r1k/6bp/p2PN1pn/np6/5P1q/1PPQB1pP/P1B3R1/3R3K b - - 0 25

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

25... Qxh3+ 26. Kg1 26... Qxe6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Nxe6 25... Qxh3+ 26. Kg1 26... Qxe6

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