Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1866)

After the setup move Qb1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

06bZ9

Rating

1866

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

8/5pk1/7p/p7/3R1Pq1/1P2Pn2/P6P/1Q5K b - - 8 36

What to look for

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

36... Qh3 37. Rd2 37... Nxd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Qb1 36... Qh3 37. Rd2 37... Nxd2