Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1046)

After the setup move Kd6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Fasr

Rating

1046

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/1r4pp/1P1k1p2/1R6/3r3P/4N1P1/5PK1/8 w - - 1 38

What to look for

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

38. Nf5+ 38... Ke6 39. Nxd4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Kd6 38. Nf5+ 38... Ke6 39. Nxd4+