Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1591)

After the setup move Rxg3+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxg3+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0eINS

Rating

1591

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6rk/1p3p1p/p1b1pp2/2R5/3P1Q2/5Prq/3N3P/4R1K1 w - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30. hxg3 30... Rxg3+ 31. Kf2 31... Rg2+ 32. Ke3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Rxg3+ 30. hxg3 30... Rxg3+ 31. Kf2 31... Rg2+ 32. Ke3