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Advantage Puzzle (1528)

After the setup move Rxa1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxa1. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0aCxW
Rating
1528
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2b2rk1/5pbp/2q1p1p1/1p1BP3/1P6/2B5/2P2PPP/r2QR1K1 w - - 0 22

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

22. Bxc6 22... Rxd1 23. Rxd1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Rxa1 22. Bxc6 22... Rxd1 23. Rxd1

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