Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1549)

After the setup move Kh3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

06sPk

Rating

1549

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/5p1p/p3p1p1/2K5/1p3P2/1P4Pk/P1P4P/8 w - - 1 30

What to look for

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

30. Kxb4 30... Kxh2 31. c4 31... Kxg3 32. c5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Kh3 30. Kxb4 30... Kxh2 31. c4 31... Kxg3 32. c5