Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1545)

After the setup move Ne4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0K5pu

Rating

1545

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

r7/1p2q1pk/p5p1/8/P1Q1n2P/4PN2/6P1/5RK1 w - - 1 31

What to look for

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

31. Qxe4 31... Qxe4 32. Ng5+ 32... Kh6 33. Nxe4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Ne4 31. Qxe4 31... Qxe4 32. Ng5+ 32... Kh6 33. Nxe4