Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1622)

After the setup move gxh3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after gxh3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0asf1

Rating

1622

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

4rrk1/p5p1/2pq1p2/2pp2n1/8/2NP2NP/PPP2P2/R2QR1K1 b - - 0 24

What to look for

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

24... Rxe1+ 25. Qxe1 25... Nf3+ 26. Kg2 26... Nxe1+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. gxh3 24... Rxe1+ 25. Qxe1 25... Nf3+ 26. Kg2 26... Nxe1+