Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1221)

After the setup move Ba6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ba6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0FETs

Rating

1221

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/4k3/b3p1p1/3p1rNp/1p1K1P1P/1P1NR1P1/8/3r4 w - - 17 51

What to look for

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

51. Rxe6+ 51... Kf8 52. Rxa6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

50... Ba6 51. Rxe6+ 51... Kf8 52. Rxa6