Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1533)

After the setup move Kf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0j177

Rating

1533

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Skewer

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r2k2/1p2pr2/pq1p2p1/2b3Rp/2P1Q3/1P3P2/P3R1PP/7K w - - 7 33

What to look for

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

33. Qxg6 33... e5 34. Qg8+ 34... Ke7 35. Qxc8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Kf8 33. Qxg6 33... e5 34. Qg8+ 34... Ke7 35. Qxc8