Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1910)

After the setup move Rg3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

03CgE

Rating

1910

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

7k/p4pp1/7b/1QP4p/3P4/P5r1/1P2Nq2/3KR3 w - - 1 37

What to look for

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

37. Qb8+ 37... Kh7 38. Qxg3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36... Rg3 37. Qb8+ 37... Kh7 38. Qxg3