Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1972)

After the setup move Kh2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0I1d0

Rating

1972

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/5p1p/p5p1/8/2PN4/3QP2P/4rqPK/1R3B2 b - - 2 38

What to look for

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

38... Rxe3 39. Qc2 39... Qf4+ 40. Kg1 40... Qxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Kh2 38... Rxe3 39. Qc2 39... Qf4+ 40. Kg1 40... Qxd4