Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2473)

After the setup move Kg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Bi6w

Rating

2473

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

2r5/1b2r1kp/p2qp2N/1p2Rppn/2pP4/P1P2P1P/1PQ3PK/1B1R4 w - - 5 31

What to look for

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

31. Qxf5 31... exf5 32. Nxf5+ 32... Kf8 33. Nxd6 33... Rxe5 34. dxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Kg7 31. Qxf5 31... exf5 32. Nxf5+ 32... Kf8 33. Nxd6 33... Rxe5 34. dxe5