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Advantage Puzzle (1210)

After the setup move Ke5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0JyFM
Rating
1210
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Endgame
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/8/2B5/1b2kpp1/8/6P1/1r3PK1/3R4 w - - 2 42

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgame

Solution

42. Rd5+ 42... Ke6 43. Rxb5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Ke5 42. Rd5+ 42... Ke6 43. Rxb5

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