Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1632)

After the setup move Qxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

02x7w

Rating

1632

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2kr4/ppp2pr1/4pp2/2n5/2P1q3/P4Q2/5PPP/R2R2K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

21. Rxd8+ 21... Kxd8 22. Qxf6+ 22... Ke8 23. Qxg7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Qxe4 21. Rxd8+ 21... Kxd8 22. Qxf6+ 22... Ke8 23. Qxg7