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Advantage Puzzle (1440)

After the setup move Qe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ZwgH
Rating
1440
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Deflection, Endgame
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
2r1r2k/5Rp1/2p3Pp/pp2q3/8/1P4QP/P3p2K/4R3 w - - 6 42

What to look for

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

AdvantageDeflectionEndgame

Solution

42. Rf8+ 42... Rxf8 43. Qxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Qe5 42. Rf8+ 42... Rxf8 43. Qxe5

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