Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1164)

After the setup move Bb4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bb4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0V72D

Rating

1164

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/2k2ppp/2p5/1pK1P3/pB2P3/6P1/3r3P/4R3 b - - 2 32

What to look for

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

32... Rc2+ 33. Kd4 33... Rc4+ 34. Kd3 34... Rxb4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Bb4 32... Rc2+ 33. Kd4 33... Rc4+ 34. Kd3 34... Rxb4