Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1418)

After the setup move b5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after b5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

06VPM

Rating

1418

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/1qr2pp1/4p2p/1p2P2P/7Q/5P2/5P2/R5K1 w - - 0 40

What to look for

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

40. Qd8+ 40... Kh7 41. Ra8 41... Qxa8 42. Qxa8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39... b5 40. Qd8+ 40... Kh7 41. Ra8 41... Qxa8 42. Qxa8