Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2066)

After the setup move Qd4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0FXnt

Rating

2066

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

2k5/pp3pp1/1qb1p2p/r3P3/1b1Q1P1P/1P5N/P5P1/1K1R1B1R b - - 4 28

What to look for

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

28... Rd5 29. Qxb6 29... Rxd1+ 30. Kc2 30... Rd2+ 31. Kc1 31... axb6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Qd4 28... Rd5 29. Qxb6 29... Rxd1+ 30. Kc2 30... Rd2+ 31. Kc1 31... axb6