Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1862)

After the setup move Qe6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0gdgn

Rating

1862

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r2r4/p4ppk/1p2q3/3R4/8/PQ4BP/1P3PP1/6K1 w - - 3 29

What to look for

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

29. Qd3+ 29... Qg6 30. Rxd8 30... Rxd8 31. Qxd8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Qe6 29. Qd3+ 29... Qg6 30. Rxd8 30... Rxd8 31. Qxd8