Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1426)

After the setup move Qf3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0eiFP

Rating

1426

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/R4pp1/4p2p/p2p4/3P4/4PqP1/r4P1P/2Q3K1 w - - 4 33

What to look for

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

33. Ra8+ 33... Kh7 34. Qb1+ 34... f5 35. Qxa2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Qf3 33. Ra8+ 33... Kh7 34. Qb1+ 34... f5 35. Qxa2