Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1670)

After the setup move Qc1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

08S1J

Rating

1670

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

8/5Bpk/3p1b1p/4p3/n2pP3/1Q1P3P/1P3PPK/r1q2N2 w - - 3 31

What to look for

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

31. Bg8+ 31... Kh8 32. Qb8 32... Qc7 33. Qxc7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Qc1 31. Bg8+ 31... Kh8 32. Qb8 32... Qc7 33. Qxc7