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Advantage Puzzle (1914)

After the setup move dxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after dxe4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0RS6q
Rating
1914
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
rn1q1rk1/1pp1n1p1/pb5p/4pb2/4p3/2PBPNB1/PPQ2PPP/3R1RK1 w - - 0 16

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

16. Bc4+ 16... Kh7 17. Rxd8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... dxe4 16. Bc4+ 16... Kh7 17. Rxd8

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