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Advantage Puzzle (1648)

After the setup move Rb8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rb8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0AmvK
Rating
1648
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
1r5r/1R3p2/2n1p1pp/2k5/3bPP1P/2pB4/4K3/1R6 w - - 3 34

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

34. R1b5+ 34... Kd6 35. e5+ 35... Bxe5 36. fxe5+ 36... Nxe5 37. Rxb8 37... Rxb8 38. Rxb8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rb8 34. R1b5+ 34... Kd6 35. e5+ 35... Bxe5 36. fxe5+ 36... Nxe5 37. Rxb8 37... Rxb8 38. Rxb8

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