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Puzzle #42 · 2026-11-13 · rated 1861 · 3 moves

White to move. Find the best move.

White to move 87654321abcdefgh

Board
Solution and details

Solution: 1. Rf1+ Ke8 2. Qxg6+ Kd7 3. Rf7

Themes: Advantage, Long, Middlegame, Pin

FEN: 3r1k1r/1p2q1p1/p1n1Q1p1/6N1/P2P4/6P1/1PP3PP/4R1K1 w - - 3 22 · Open in the analysis board

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