Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2158)

After the setup move Qxc5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxc5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0DI4p

Rating

2158

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2r1r1k1/1p4p1/p2R3p/P1qb4/3Q4/7P/4B1P1/R5K1 w - - 0 29

What to look for

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

29. Qxc5 29... Rxc5 30. Rxd5 30... Rxd5 31. Bc4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Qxc5 29. Qxc5 29... Rxc5 30. Rxd5 30... Rxd5 31. Bc4