Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1030)

After the setup move a2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0hhJ6

Rating

1030

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

R7/3r2pk/1Bn1N2p/1p6/1n3P2/7P/p5PK/8 w - - 0 40

What to look for

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

40. Nf8+ 40... Kg8 41. Nxd7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39... a2 40. Nf8+ 40... Kg8 41. Nxd7+