Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1217)

After the setup move Rxd7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

06CXU

Rating

1217

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r7/1b1R4/pp3kr1/2p2p1Q/2p5/1P6/P4PP1/5RK1 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... Rxg2+ 30. Kh1 30... Rg5+ 31. Rxb7 31... Rxh5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Rxd7 29... Rxg2+ 30. Kh1 30... Rg5+ 31. Rxb7 31... Rxh5+