Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1973)

After the setup move Qc7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0GHPK

Rating

1973

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Exposed King, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3rrk2/2q3bQ/bp2p3/p1p1P3/P4P2/2P1K1P1/1PB5/R6R w - - 1 32

What to look for

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

32. Qh8+ 32... Bxh8 33. Rxh8+ 33... Kg7 34. Rh7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Qc7 32. Qh8+ 32... Bxh8 33. Rxh8+ 33... Kg7 34. Rh7+