Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1368)

After the setup move Qd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0cOKx

Rating

1368

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4r1k1/5ppp/p2N1n2/3q4/1p1b3B/1Pp2QPP/P4P2/R5K1 w - - 2 31

What to look for

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

31. Qxd5 31... Nxd5 32. Nxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Qd5 31. Qxd5 31... Nxd5 32. Nxe8