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Advantage Puzzle (1919)

After the setup move Re1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
029xb
Rating
1919
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r3r1k1/3q2bp/2p2pp1/p7/P2BRP2/8/1PP1Q1PP/4R1K1 b - - 4 21

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

21... Rxe4 22. Qxe4 22... f5 23. Qe6+ 23... Qxe6 24. Rxe6 24... Bxd4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21. Re1 21... Rxe4 22. Qxe4 22... f5 23. Qe6+ 23... Qxe6 24. Rxe6 24... Bxd4+

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