Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1681)

After the setup move h5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0DEKd

Rating

1681

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/3k4/1p1b2p1/1ppP3p/4K1PP/P7/1P6/4B3 w - - 0 33

What to look for

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

33. gxh5 33... gxh5 34. Kf5 34... b4 35. axb4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... h5 33. gxh5 33... gxh5 34. Kf5 34... b4 35. axb4