Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1049)

After the setup move Ba6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ba6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Ztz6

Rating

1049

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Skewer

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r5k1/p4p2/bp1p3R/3P4/8/P2R4/KPP3P1/4r3 w - - 3 31

What to look for

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

31. Rg3+ 31... Kf8 32. Rh8+ 32... Ke7 33. Rxa8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Ba6 31. Rg3+ 31... Kf8 32. Rh8+ 32... Ke7 33. Rxa8