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Advantage Puzzle (2154)

After the setup move Ne2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0nart
Rating
2154
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
1r3rk1/p2p3p/2p1p3/2PnPpp1/q4P2/P2Q1K2/4N1PP/1RB4R b - - 1 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

24... Qe4+ 25. Qxe4 25... fxe4+ 26. Kxe4 26... Rxb1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Ne2 24... Qe4+ 25. Qxe4 25... fxe4+ 26. Kxe4 26... Rxb1

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