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Advantage Puzzle (1201)

After the setup move hxg5+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after hxg5+. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0WL68
Rating
1201
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Endgame, Fork
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r1q5/pp6/3Rp1pk/2P1QrP1/5p2/5P2/PP3P2/3R2K1 b - - 0 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... Rxg5+ 31. Qxg5+ 31... Kxg5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. hxg5+ 30... Rxg5+ 31. Qxg5+ 31... Kxg5

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