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Advantage Puzzle (1205)

After the setup move Kh6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Fl0Q
Rating
1205
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
4Q3/pp2b1r1/4p1Bk/8/1nPP3P/q7/3R4/5K2 w - - 2 42

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegameSacrifice

Solution

42. Qh8+ 42... Kxg6 43. Rg2+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Kh6 42. Qh8+ 42... Kxg6 43. Rg2+

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