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Advantage Puzzle (965)

After the setup move Kf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0RI7y
Rating
965
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Deflection, Discovered Attack
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
3R4/p1p1pkbp/1p4p1/4P3/5r2/1P6/PBP3P1/2K5 w - - 1 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageDeflectionDiscovered Attack

Solution

24. e6+ 24... Kxe6 25. Bxg7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Kf7 24. e6+ 24... Kxe6 25. Bxg7

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