Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2288)

After the setup move Rac8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rac8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0e4EY

Rating

2288

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Deflection, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

2rr2k1/2Q2bp1/5p2/p1B5/7R/2q3P1/P4PK1/1R6 w - - 1 31

What to look for

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

31. Rh8+ 31... Kxh8 32. Qxf7 32... Qc2 33. Rh1+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rac8 31. Rh8+ 31... Kxh8 32. Qxf7 32... Qc2 33. Rh1+