Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2014)

After the setup move Rxf2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mepn

Rating

2014

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/p5p1/2Q3p1/5p2/P2q4/6bP/5rB1/5RK1 w - - 0 34

What to look for

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

34. Qd5+ 34... Qxd5 35. Bxd5+ 35... Kf8 36. Rxf2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rxf2 34. Qd5+ 34... Qxd5 35. Bxd5+ 35... Kf8 36. Rxf2