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Advantage Puzzle (1803)

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
0oUeW
Rating
1803
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
Black is ahead by 6 points
FEN
1r1q2k1/pp3p2/3p3Q/2pNr1b1/8/3P4/P1P4P/6RK w - - 4 30

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

30. Nf6+ 30... Qxf6 31. Qxf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Re5 30. Nf6+ 30... Qxf6 31. Qxf6

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