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Advantage Puzzle (2253)

After the setup move Rxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxe5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0hFRn
Rating
2253
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
2r3k1/5pp1/p4q1p/1p1pr3/2n5/P1PB2P1/1P2QPKR/7R w - - 0 29

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

29. Qg4 29... Re6 30. Rxh6 30... Qxh6 31. Rxh6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Rxe5 29. Qg4 29... Re6 30. Rxh6 30... Qxh6 31. Rxh6

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