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Advantage Puzzle (1781)

After the setup move Bg4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0mp0U
Rating
1781
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
rn3rk1/p4pn1/1p1Q2p1/2pPp3/2q1P1b1/5RN1/PP2N1PP/5R1K w - - 2 23

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegameSacrifice

Solution

23. Rxf7 23... Rxf7 24. Qd8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Bg4 23. Rxf7 23... Rxf7 24. Qd8+

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