Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2112)

After the setup move Qe7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04Qx2

Rating

2112

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r2rk1/3pq2p/pb2p1B1/1p2P3/6Q1/P5P1/1n3PP1/2R2RK1 w - - 1 23

What to look for

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

23. Be8+ 23... Qg7 24. Qxg7+ 24... Kxg7 25. Rxc8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Qe7 23. Be8+ 23... Qg7 24. Qxg7+ 24... Kxg7 25. Rxc8