Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1679)

After the setup move Kg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0aRPP

Rating

1679

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Exposed King, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

5rk1/1p3p2/1p6/1P2pRP1/P1P1Q3/4qBK1/3r4/R7 b - - 2 32

What to look for

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

32... Qf2+ 33. Kh3 33... Qh2+ 34. Kg4 34... Rd4 35. Qxd4 35... exd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Kg3 32... Qf2+ 33. Kh3 33... Qh2+ 34. Kg4 34... Rd4 35. Qxd4 35... exd4