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Advantage Puzzle (1627)

After the setup move Bd6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bd6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0TD5k
Rating
1627
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Attraction, Fork
Material
Material is level
FEN
2kr1r2/1p4p1/p2b3p/2p1Rb2/P1Bp1P2/2P4P/1P1B1KP1/R7 w - - 1 21

What to look for

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

AdvantageAttractionFork

Solution

21. Rxf5 21... Rxf5 22. Be6+ 22... Kc7 23. Bxf5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Bd6 21. Rxf5 21... Rxf5 22. Be6+ 22... Kc7 23. Bxf5

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