Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1271)

After the setup move Rg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0SLeq

Rating

1271

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5b2/5k2/2R1b3/8/7P/2PP4/1r4RK/8 b - - 6 44

What to look for

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

44... Rxg2+ 45. Kxg2 45... Bd5+ 46. Kg3 46... Bxc6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Rg2 44... Rxg2+ 45. Kxg2 45... Bd5+ 46. Kg3 46... Bxc6