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Advantage Puzzle (2357)

After the setup move Qxe7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0IZcR
Rating
2357
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Exposed King, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r7/2p1qrk1/pp6/2n1P3/5ppN/4b3/PPQ3PP/R4R1K w - - 0 28

What to look for

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

AdvantageExposed KingMiddlegame

Solution

28. Qg6+ 28... Kf8 29. Qh6+ 29... Kg8 30. Ng6 30... Rh7 31. Nxe7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Qxe7 28. Qg6+ 28... Kf8 29. Qh6+ 29... Kg8 30. Ng6 30... Rh7 31. Nxe7+

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