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Advantage Puzzle (1008)

After the setup move Rg8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ZnJr
Rating
1008
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r2q2r1/pp3pk1/2p2p1p/3Pp3/2B5/2NP1P1b/PPP2Q1P/R6K w - - 1 18

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

18. Qg3+ 18... Kf8 19. Qxh3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Rg8 18. Qg3+ 18... Kf8 19. Qxh3

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