Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1248)

After the setup move Qf2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0m1Jy

Rating

1248

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/1p5P/p7/1kP5/1P6/P3n3/4qQP1/6K1 b - - 4 49

What to look for

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

49... Qd1+ 50. Kh2 50... Ng4+ 51. Kg3 51... Nxf2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49. Qf2 49... Qd1+ 50. Kh2 50... Ng4+ 51. Kg3 51... Nxf2