Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1244)

After the setup move Rd3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Qt1s

Rating

1244

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Deflection, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

8/7p/1R6/3Bppk1/PP1r4/3RK2P/2r2P2/8 b - - 5 41

What to look for

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

41... f4+ 42. Kf3 42... Rxd3+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Rd3 41... f4+ 42. Kf3 42... Rxd3+