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Advantage Puzzle (1252)

After the setup move Qxh3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxh3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0bvGO
Rating
1252
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
5rk1/pp4p1/4br2/3p3p/3Qp3/4P2q/PPP5/2KN1RR1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

24. Rxf6 24... Rxf6 25. Qxf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qxh3 24. Rxf6 24... Rxf6 25. Qxf6

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