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Advantage Puzzle (1940)

After the setup move Qc2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0lh7P
Rating
1940
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
8/4bkp1/3npp1r/2Rp4/3P4/qP2PNP1/P1Q2PP1/R4K2 b - - 8 26

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

26... Rh1+ 27. Ng1 27... Qa6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Qc2 26... Rh1+ 27. Ng1 27... Qa6+

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