Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1224)

After the setup move Re8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

083ET

Rating

1224

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

1k2r3/1p3p2/2b2r2/n3N2p/7P/1PPB4/P1K5/4R3 w - - 4 39

What to look for

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

39. Nxc6+ 39... Kc7 40. Rxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Re8 39. Nxc6+ 39... Kc7 40. Rxe8