Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1678)

After the setup move Qxc4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxc4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0gKZT

Rating

1678

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6k1/pp1b3p/2n1prpQ/6N1/2q5/2P5/P1P3PP/4R2K w - - 0 23

What to look for

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

23. Qxh7+ 23... Kf8 24. Qh8+ 24... Ke7 25. Qg7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Qxc4 23. Qxh7+ 23... Kf8 24. Qh8+ 24... Ke7 25. Qg7+