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Advantage Puzzle (1175)

After the setup move Kf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
06yh9
Rating
1175
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Endgame, Fork
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/2n2kpp/1pp2r2/p3Rp2/3r4/P7/1P3PPP/2N1R1K1 w - - 2 30

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgameFork

Solution

30. Re7+ 30... Kf8 31. Rxc7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Kf7 30. Re7+ 30... Kf8 31. Rxc7

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