Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1930)

After the setup move Rgf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rgf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0iIyE

Rating

1930

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4rr1k/5pp1/1pp2nnp/p2p1q2/P4P2/2PP1Q2/1P1B2BR/6RK w - - 6 31

What to look for

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

31. Bh3 31... Nh4 32. Qg3 32... Qg6 33. Qxh4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rgf8 31. Bh3 31... Nh4 32. Qg3 32... Qg6 33. Qxh4