Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1069)

After the setup move Rxa7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxa7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0R4Wl

Rating

1069

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Skewer

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4K1k1/R5p1/5b1p/1P5r/4P3/3B4/2P4P/8 b - - 0 45

What to look for

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

45... Re5+ 46. Kd7 46... Re7+ 47. Kd6 47... Rxa7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

45. Rxa7 45... Re5+ 46. Kd7 46... Re7+ 47. Kd6 47... Rxa7