Chess tactic

Attraction Puzzle (1408)

After the setup move Qxh3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxh3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04BBn

Rating

1408

Side to move

White

Themes

Attraction, Crushing, Double Check

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r5r1/1p1k1p2/p3b3/3Bb3/8/P2Q3q/1P3PP1/R4RK1 w - - 0 25

What to look for

Lure a defender or king onto a square where a forcing tactic works.

25. Bxe6+ 25... Kxe6 26. Qxh3+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Qxh3 25. Bxe6+ 25... Kxe6 26. Qxh3+