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Advantage Puzzle (1157)

After the setup move Qxe3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0YwWD
Rating
1157
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2R5/3r2pk/3b3p/5p2/1p2r3/4qQPK/1P5P/2R5 w - - 0 43

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

43. Qxf5+ 43... g6 44. Qxd7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42... Qxe3 43. Qxf5+ 43... g6 44. Qxd7+

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