Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1873)

After the setup move Kg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

07WyD

Rating

1873

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Defensive Move

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2kr3r/pp3pp1/4pn2/3pq3/6p1/3BP1P1/PP1N1PK1/R2Q1R2 b - - 2 16

What to look for

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

16... Rh2+ 17. Kxh2 17... Qh5+ 18. Kg1 18... Rh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Kg2 16... Rh2+ 17. Kxh2 17... Qh5+ 18. Kg1 18... Rh8