Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1314)

After the setup move Rxf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0JUXG

Rating

1314

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/6p1/ppn2p2/2k1pr2/8/P7/2PN1P1P/3R2K1 w - - 0 29

What to look for

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

29. Ne4+ 29... Kc4 30. Nd6+ 30... Kc3 31. Nxf5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Rxf5 29. Ne4+ 29... Kc4 30. Nd6+ 30... Kc3 31. Nxf5