Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1625)

After the setup move Qxe3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0p0ae

Rating

1625

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/5q1p/6p1/8/8/2P1Q3/PP3rP1/1K5R b - - 0 33

What to look for

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

33... Qf5+ 34. Ka1 34... Rf1+ 35. Qc1 35... Rxc1+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Qxe3 33... Qf5+ 34. Ka1 34... Rf1+ 35. Qc1 35... Rxc1+