Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1620)

After the setup move Qe4+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe4+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

03j2L

Rating

1620

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

4r2k/p1p3np/1p1p2Q1/3n4/2P1qP2/4P2R/PP5P/4R2K w - - 1 32

What to look for

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

32. Qxe4 32... Rxe4 33. cxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Qe4+ 32. Qxe4 32... Rxe4 33. cxd5