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Advantage Puzzle (2108)

After the setup move Bb4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bb4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0bUyy
Rating
2108
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Deflection, Endgame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
5q2/1p5k/p5pp/2n5/1B1Q4/4P1P1/PP3r1P/3R2K1 b - - 13 26

What to look for

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

AdvantageDeflectionEndgame

Solution

26... Qf3 27. Qd5 27... Rf1+ 28. Rxf1 28... Qxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Bb4 26... Qf3 27. Qd5 27... Rf1+ 28. Rxf1 28... Qxd5

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