Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1530)

After the setup move Qb3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0AnlN

Rating

1530

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6r1/4pk1p/1n1p2pP/2pP1pP1/p1P2P2/1q2Q3/7N/2R3K1 w - - 5 48

What to look for

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

48. Qe6+ 48... Kf8 49. Re1 49... Qg3+ 50. Kh1 50... Qxe1+ 51. Qxe1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

47... Qb3 48. Qe6+ 48... Kf8 49. Re1 49... Qg3+ 50. Kh1 50... Qxe1+ 51. Qxe1