Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1396)

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

0gFpU

Rating

1396

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r2r4/7k/p3Q2p/3q2p1/4N1Pn/1P6/2P2P1P/5R1K 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. Qxd5 31... Rxd5 32. Nf6+ 32... Kg7 33. Nxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Qd5 31. Qxd5 31... Rxd5 32. Nf6+ 32... Kg7 33. Nxd5