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Advantage Puzzle (1914)

After the setup move Qxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0TwGM
Rating
1914
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Endgame, Exposed King
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
2kr2r1/p4p2/2p1p3/3pq3/8/PR3B2/P1Q2PPP/6K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgameExposed King

Solution

24. Qxc6+ 24... Qc7 25. Qa6+ 25... Kd7 26. Rb7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qxe5 24. Qxc6+ 24... Qc7 25. Qa6+ 25... Kd7 26. Rb7

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