Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1313)

After the setup move Rd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0VUG1

Rating

1313

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/p6p/2p5/3r4/4N1p1/6P1/PP3K1P/8 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. Nf6+ 39... Kf7 40. Nxd5 40... cxd5 41. Ke3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Rd5 39. Nf6+ 39... Kf7 40. Nxd5 40... cxd5 41. Ke3