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Advantage Puzzle (1940)

After the setup move Qd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0PtvM
Rating
1940
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
3rr1k1/p1qR1ppp/1p3bn1/2pQp3/2P5/1P2PN2/PB3PPP/3R2K1 b - - 8 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... Rxd7 22. Qxd7 22... Rd8 23. Qxd8+ 23... Bxd8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21. Qd5 21... Rxd7 22. Qxd7 22... Rd8 23. Qxd8+ 23... Bxd8

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