Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1819)

After the setup move Qd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0TCPh

Rating

1819

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r6r/pQ1q1kb1/3p2pp/3Nn2n/8/8/PPP3PP/R1B1R1K1 w - - 1 23

What to look for

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

23. Qxd7+ 23... Nxd7 24. Re7+ 24... Kg8 25. Rxd7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Qd7 23. Qxd7+ 23... Nxd7 24. Re7+ 24... Kg8 25. Rxd7