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Advantage Puzzle (2011)

After the setup move Nxe6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0glPm
Rating
2011
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r5k1/5ppp/pq2Nb2/1p1r4/1P2Q3/4P3/P4PPP/2RR2K1 b - - 0 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

24... Rxd1+ 25. Rxd1 25... Re8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Nxe6 24... Rxd1+ 25. Rxd1 25... Re8

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