Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (920)

After the setup move Qb3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0EFPa

Rating

920

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Material is level

FEN

1q6/6pk/p2p2pp/B3p3/1p6/1Q5P/P4PP1/5K2 b - - 1 37

What to look for

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

37... Qb5+ 38. Kg1 38... Qxa5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Qb3 37... Qb5+ 38. Kg1 38... Qxa5