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Advantage Puzzle (1885)

After the setup move Re6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0V5Cw
Rating
1885
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Trapped Piece
Material
Material is level
FEN
r5k1/pp3ppp/2b1r3/8/3R4/P1BQ1PPq/1P5P/R5K1 w - - 3 23

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegameTrapped Piece

Solution

23. Rh4 23... Qxh4 24. gxh4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Re6 23. Rh4 23... Qxh4 24. gxh4

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