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Advantage Puzzle (1917)

After the setup move h6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0TTWa
Rating
1917
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Attraction, Fork
Material
Material is level
FEN
r2q1r1k/1pp1n1p1/p2p3p/4ppQ1/4P1bN/1BPP2P1/PP3P1P/R3R1K1 w - - 0 19

What to look for

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

AdvantageAttractionFork

Solution

19. Qxe7 19... Qxe7 20. Ng6+ 20... Kh7 21. Nxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... h6 19. Qxe7 19... Qxe7 20. Ng6+ 20... Kh7 21. Nxe7

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