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Advantage Puzzle (1388)

After the setup move Rxb3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxb3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0MEFV
Rating
1388
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Endgame, Hanging Piece
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
2r5/5p1k/5p1p/p2Rp3/P3P2P/1rp5/1bP5/1KBR4 w - - 0 35

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgameHanging Piece

Solution

35. cxb3 35... c2+ 36. Kxb2 36... cxd1=N+ 37. Rxd1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... Rxb3 35. cxb3 35... c2+ 36. Kxb2 36... cxd1=N+ 37. Rxd1

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