Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1072)

After the setup move Bg4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mgwt

Rating

1072

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

7Q/1p2kpp1/p7/3p4/1P4b1/5NP1/6BP/q1r3BK w - - 5 31

What to look for

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

31. Qh4+ 31... Qf6 32. Qxg4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Bg4 31. Qh4+ 31... Qf6 32. Qxg4