Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1420)

After the setup move fxg6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after fxg6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0HNoW

Rating

1420

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Deflection, Exposed King

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2r2rk1/p2n4/1p2p1pR/4q3/8/P2Q4/1P3P2/1R3K2 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. Qxg6+ 29... Qg7 30. Qxe6+ 30... Rf7 31. Rg6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... fxg6 29. Qxg6+ 29... Qg7 30. Qxe6+ 30... Rf7 31. Rg6