Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2099)

After the setup move d5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after d5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0BwFl

Rating

2099

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/2p2pp1/p1p4p/3p1bq1/5r2/PBP1Q2P/1P3PP1/R5K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

21. g3 21... Re4 22. Qxg5 22... hxg5 23. Bc2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... d5 21. g3 21... Re4 22. Qxg5 22... hxg5 23. Bc2