Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1429)

After the setup move Qxg6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0fO9e

Rating

1429

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

b1r1r3/p2R1pk1/1p4q1/4p3/Pp2P1Q1/7P/5PP1/3R2K1 w - - 0 39

What to look for

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

39. Rxf7+ 39... Kxf7 40. Rd7+ 40... Re7 41. Rxe7+ 41... Kxe7 42. Qxg6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Qxg6 39. Rxf7+ 39... Kxf7 40. Rd7+ 40... Re7 41. Rxe7+ 41... Kxe7 42. Qxg6