Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1449)

After the setup move Qg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qg7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0cVqY

Rating

1449

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

5rk1/1b3pq1/p3p3/1pp3R1/4P1N1/5B2/PPP2P2/2K5 w - - 8 31

What to look for

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

31. Nf6+ 31... Kh8 32. Rh5+ 32... Qh6+ 33. Rxh6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Qg7 31. Nf6+ 31... Kh8 32. Rh5+ 32... Qh6+ 33. Rxh6+