Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1782)

After the setup move Rd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0RHQx

Rating

1782

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/2p1n2p/p1q1p1p1/6P1/P1P2PN1/3r1R2/8/5RQK w - - 6 32

What to look for

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

32. Ne5 32... Qb7 33. Nxd3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Rd3 32. Ne5 32... Qb7 33. Nxd3