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Advantage Puzzle (1728)

After the setup move Re5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ZD93
Rating
1728
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Trapped Piece
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r5k1/ppp2pbp/2bp2p1/4rP2/6Pq/2P1B2P/PP1Q4/2KR1BR1 w - - 3 19

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegameTrapped Piece

Solution

19. Bg5 19... Qxg5 20. Qxg5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Re5 19. Bg5 19... Qxg5 20. Qxg5

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