Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (721)

After the setup move Qd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0RF7J

Rating

721

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4r1k1/1p4p1/pp6/3P4/PP2N1Np/2P2P1P/1q1Q2K1/8 b - - 2 36

What to look for

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

36... Qxd2+ 37. Nxd2 37... Re2+ 38. Kf1 38... Rxd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Qd2 36... Qxd2+ 37. Nxd2 37... Re2+ 38. Kf1 38... Rxd2