Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1061)

After the setup move Qxh2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxh2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ISpP

Rating

1061

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Hanging Piece, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

3r4/2p5/1kP2p2/pN2p3/Pn5p/1Q2n2P/1P5q/1K4R1 w - - 0 35

What to look for

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

35. Qxe3+ 35... Rd4 36. Nxd4 36... exd4 37. Qxd4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... Qxh2 35. Qxe3+ 35... Rd4 36. Nxd4 36... exd4 37. Qxd4+