Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1367)

After the setup move Rf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0FyrX

Rating

1367

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/2q3pp/3n4/p7/1p1NnQ2/4P3/PPP3PP/3R2K1 w - - 5 24

What to look for

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

24. Qxf8+ 24... Kxf8 25. Ne6+ 25... Ke7 26. Nxc7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Rf8 24. Qxf8+ 24... Kxf8 25. Ne6+ 25... Ke7 26. Nxc7