Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1841)

After the setup move Rxg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxg7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0kB6h

Rating

1841

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Exposed King

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

7k/pb4r1/1p3Q2/2p5/2n1P3/5P2/PpP5/1K6 w - - 0 34

What to look for

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

34. Qh6+ 34... Kg8 35. Qe6+ 35... Kf8 36. Qxc4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rxg7 34. Qh6+ 34... Kg8 35. Qe6+ 35... Kf8 36. Qxc4