Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1331)

After the setup move Rxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxe4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Ik0B

Rating

1331

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Hanging Piece, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/1bp2p2/3p4/p1p5/3br3/1PN3qP/PBP3Q1/3R3K w - - 0 29

What to look for

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

29. Qxg3+ 29... Rg4+ 30. Kh2 30... Rxg3 31. Kxg3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Rxe4 29. Qxg3+ 29... Rg4+ 30. Kh2 30... Rxg3 31. Kxg3