Puzzle #62: Winning material
Rating ≈ 1000 · 1 move to find
White to move and win material.
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Go through every check and capture, then every threat.
Show the solution
- 43. Rxg7+ — the rook takes the queen on g7 with check.
Why it works. Forcing moves leave the opponent no time to defend everything. At the end of the line White is about 9 points of material better off.
Themes: Winning material
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