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Advantage Puzzle (1724)

After the setup move Qxc3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxc3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Rq9w
Rating
1724
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2kr3r/Qpp2pp1/5n1p/P2P4/5B2/P1q4P/5PP1/R5K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

21. Rc1 21... Nxd5 22. Rxc3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Qxc3 21. Rc1 21... Nxd5 22. Rxc3

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