Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1010)

After the setup move Bxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0HoGu

Rating

1010

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/3Q2p1/p1p1p2p/2p1b3/2P1P2q/7P/P1B3P1/1R5K w - - 0 31

What to look for

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

31. Qxe6+ 31... Kh8 32. Qxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Bxe5 31. Qxe6+ 31... Kh8 32. Qxe5