Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1521)

After the setup move Qxa3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxa3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

03xJC

Rating

1521

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5k2/p4p2/1p3p2/1B2nP1Q/1P6/q7/6KP/8 w - - 0 38

What to look for

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

38. Qh8+ 38... Ke7 39. Qe8+ 39... Kd6 40. Qd8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Qxa3 38. Qh8+ 38... Ke7 39. Qe8+ 39... Kd6 40. Qd8+