Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2013)

After the setup move R1d3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after R1d3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0VH67

Rating

2013

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1r3rk1/5pp1/2p4p/1p6/1P1RB3/p1qR4/2P2QPP/6K1 b - - 1 30

What to look for

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

30... a2 31. Rxc3 31... a1=Q+ 32. Qf1 32... Qxc3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. R1d3 30... a2 31. Rxc3 31... a1=Q+ 32. Qf1 32... Qxc3