Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2735)

After the setup move c3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0SOyp

Rating

2735

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r3k1/1pq2p2/1r4bB/4b3/8/1BP2Q2/PP1R1PP1/2K4R 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... Rxb3 26. axb3 26... Qa5 27. Rd5 27... Qa1+ 28. Kd2 28... Qxh1 29. Qh3 29... Qxh3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. c3 25... Rxb3 26. axb3 26... Qa5 27. Rd5 27... Qa1+ 28. Kd2 28... Qxh1 29. Qh3 29... Qxh3