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Advantage Puzzle (1972)

After the setup move Bg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0LX2c
Rating
1972
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
2r2r2/p6k/1pb4b/4Qpq1/1PPp2p1/P2P2P1/5PB1/1RN1R1K1 b - - 2 29

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

29... Rfe8 30. Bxc6 30... Rxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Bg2 29... Rfe8 30. Bxc6 30... Rxe5

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