Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1658)

After the setup move Rd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mLXn

Rating

1658

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

3rqr1k/pR6/3Q2p1/4p2p/8/5nP1/1P3P1P/5R1K w - - 4 31

What to look for

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

31. Qc7 31... Qd7 32. Qxd7 32... Rxd7 33. Rxd7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rd8 31. Qc7 31... Qd7 32. Qxd7 32... Rxd7 33. Rxd7