Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1837)

After the setup move Qf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0L1f1

Rating

1837

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

3r4/2p1kp1Q/1p1pbq2/5Bp1/p1P2n2/4R1B1/5PPK/8 w - - 2 35

What to look for

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

35. Bxf4 35... gxf4 36. Rxe6+ 36... Qxe6 37. Bxe6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... Qf6 35. Bxf4 35... gxf4 36. Rxe6+ 36... Qxe6 37. Bxe6