Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1461)

After the setup move Qf4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0QvTs

Rating

1461

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

1k6/1pp5/p4p2/PP4n1/2P2q2/2N5/2KR4/8 w - - 1 44

What to look for

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

44. Rd8+ 44... Ka7 45. b6+ 45... cxb6 46. axb6+ 46... Kxb6 47. Nd5+ 47... Kc6 48. Nxf4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43... Qf4 44. Rd8+ 44... Ka7 45. b6+ 45... cxb6 46. axb6+ 46... Kxb6 47. Nd5+ 47... Kc6 48. Nxf4