Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2286)

After the setup move Rxg2+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxg2+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0fwC8

Rating

2286

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Defensive Move, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r7/1pp1nN1k/1p2pp1B/7Q/4P3/2Pq3P/PP4r1/R5K1 w - - 0 20

What to look for

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

20. Kxg2 20... Qxe4+ 21. Kh2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Rxg2+ 20. Kxg2 20... Qxe4+ 21. Kh2