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Advantage Puzzle (1544)

After the setup move Rxd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Xaba
Rating
1544
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Endgame
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
6k1/p4ppp/8/1p6/8/PNnr1P2/b1P3PP/2K4R w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgame

Solution

24. cxd3 24... Bxb3 25. Kb2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Rxd3 24. cxd3 24... Bxb3 25. Kb2

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