Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2211)

After the setup move Qxg5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0hH95

Rating

2211

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2k5/pp1n1p2/2p5/3p2Qn/3P3r/2P1PP1N/PP1N2Pq/R4K2 b - - 0 25

What to look for

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

25... Rxh3 26. gxh3 26... Ng3+ 27. Qxg3 27... Qxg3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Qxg5 25... Rxh3 26. gxh3 26... Ng3+ 27. Qxg3 27... Qxg3