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Advantage Puzzle (1980)

After the setup move Bd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bd7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0WbwI
Rating
1980
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Opening
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r2qk2r/pp1bppb1/1n3n1p/1N2N1p1/1Pp5/8/P1BB1PPP/R2QR1K1 w kq - 4 16

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackOpening

Solution

16. Nd6+ 16... exd6 17. Nc6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Bd7 16. Nd6+ 16... exd6 17. Nc6+

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