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Advantage Puzzle (1201)

After the setup move Rh2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rh2. White to move.
Puzzle ID
04wkA
Rating
1201
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Deflection, Endgame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1k6/1pq2pp1/p5p1/3Q2P1/8/4R3/PPP4r/2K5 w - - 2 27

What to look for

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

AdvantageDeflectionEndgame

Solution

27. Re8+ 27... Ka7 28. Qd4+ 28... Qb6 29. Ra8+ 29... Kxa8 30. Qxb6 30... Rh1+ 31. Kd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Rh2 27. Re8+ 27... Ka7 28. Qd4+ 28... Qb6 29. Ra8+ 29... Kxa8 30. Qxb6 30... Rh1+ 31. Kd2

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