Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1917)

After the setup move Qg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qg2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

083xB

Rating

1917

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 6 points

FEN

7k/6p1/5q2/4p2p/2P1R2P/1P4r1/P5Q1/5RK1 b - - 1 38

What to look for

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

38... Rxg2+ 39. Kxg2 39... Qg6+ 40. Kf3 40... Qf5+ 41. Ke3 41... Qxf1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Qg2 38... Rxg2+ 39. Kxg2 39... Qg6+ 40. Kf3 40... Qf5+ 41. Ke3 41... Qxf1