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Advantage Puzzle (1238)

After the setup move Qe6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0mXah
Rating
1238
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Deflection, Endgame
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
8/5r1k/q3Q1p1/2P4p/P6P/6P1/2P1R2K/8 b - - 2 52

What to look for

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

AdvantageDeflectionEndgame

Solution

52... Rf2+ 53. Rxf2 53... Qxe6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. Qe6 52... Rf2+ 53. Rxf2 53... Qxe6

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