Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1425)

After the setup move Kb8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kb8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

058hC

Rating

1425

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1k6/p2R4/1pr2p1p/8/q6P/8/4QPP1/6K1 w - - 9 34

What to look for

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

34. Qe8+ 34... Rc8 35. Rb7+ 35... Kxb7 36. Qxa4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Kb8 34. Qe8+ 34... Rc8 35. Rb7+ 35... Kxb7 36. Qxa4