Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1080)

After the setup move g5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after g5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0HkM4

Rating

1080

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/p5pk/5p2/3Bp1p1/3b4/1P3KP1/2r2P1P/5R2 w - - 0 39

What to look for

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

39. Be4+ 39... g6 40. Bxc2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... g5 39. Be4+ 39... g6 40. Bxc2