Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1199)

After the setup move a3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0nlK7

Rating

1199

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/p2r1k1p/1b3p2/8/3r1P2/P2B3P/1PP4P/R1K3R1 b - - 0 29

What to look for

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

29... Rxd3 30. cxd3 30... Bxg1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. a3 29... Rxd3 30. cxd3 30... Bxg1