Daily chess puzzle — 29 October 2026

Black to move: win the advantage.

Published 29 October 2026 · rated 1860

After 15. h6, Black to move.

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About this puzzle

Goal: Black to move, win the advantage (2 moves to find).
Puzzle rating: 1860.
Opening: Italian Game.
Position (FEN): r2qk2r/1pp1bppn/p2p3P/2nPp1N1/4P3/2N5/PPP2P2/R1BQK2R b KQkq - 0 15

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15... Nxg5 16. Bxg5 Bxg5

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