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Advantage Puzzle (1918)

After the setup move Qd3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
08TEy
Rating
1918
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
2k1r3/1p3p1p/p1p1r3/2P5/8/P2QB1Pq/4KP1P/3R3R b - - 2 26

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegameSacrifice

Solution

26... Rxe3+ 27. fxe3 27... Qg2+ 28. Ke1 28... Qxh1+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Qd3 26... Rxe3+ 27. fxe3 27... Qg2+ 28. Ke1 28... Qxh1+

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