Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1351)

After the setup move Bxc4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxc4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0VNg9

Rating

1351

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4rk2/2p3p1/1pbp1p2/p4P2/P1B1PB2/R7/2P2KP1/8 b - - 0 31

What to look for

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

31... Rxe4 32. Bxd6+ 32... cxd6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31. Bxc4 31... Rxe4 32. Bxd6+ 32... cxd6