Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1005)

After the setup move Qxh5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxh5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0fTxT

Rating

1005

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 13 points

FEN

r3r1k1/1p4bn/p2pp2B/2pPn2q/P5R1/7P/4B1P1/5R1K w - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28. Rxg7+ 28... Kh8 29. Bxh5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Qxh5 28. Rxg7+ 28... Kh8 29. Bxh5