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Advantage Puzzle (1366)

After the setup move Bc5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bc5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0HkMf
Rating
1366
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
1k2r2r/ppq5/4p1pp/2b2p2/3RPP2/4Q1N1/PP4PP/2R3K1 w - - 3 23

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

23. Rxc5 23... Qxc5 24. Rd8+ 24... Rxd8 25. Qxc5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Bc5 23. Rxc5 23... Qxc5 24. Rd8+ 24... Rxd8 25. Qxc5

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