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Advantage Puzzle (1704)

After the setup move Rg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
03fUR
Rating
1704
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Endgame, Skewer
Material
Material is level
FEN
2r3k1/p2pqpp1/1p6/6r1/5Q2/P2P3R/1P4PP/5R1K w - - 1 28

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgameSkewer

Solution

28. Qh4 28... f6 29. Qh8+ 29... Kf7 30. Qxc8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Rg5 28. Qh4 28... f6 29. Qh8+ 29... Kf7 30. Qxc8

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