Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2041)

After the setup move Rxd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0BAxD

Rating

2041

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6rk/1Rpn2p1/p4nQ1/6pN/2Pq4/3r1P2/P5PP/3R3K w - - 0 31

What to look for

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

31. Qxd3 31... Qxd3 32. Rxd3 32... Nc5 33. Nxf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rxd3 31. Qxd3 31... Qxd3 32. Rxd3 32... Nc5 33. Nxf6