Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2077)

After the setup move Ng4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ng4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

08ODH

Rating

2077

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/5pn1/6p1/3P2Q1/3r2N1/R2p4/P1q3PP/5RK1 b - - 5 28

What to look for

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

28... Rxg4 29. Qxg4 29... Qc5+ 30. Kh1 30... Qxa3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Ng4 28... Rxg4 29. Qxg4 29... Qc5+ 30. Kh1 30... Qxa3