Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1394)

After the setup move Rxh2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxh2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

05qg5

Rating

1394

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2k5/1pp3Bp/p7/5P2/6P1/5P2/PPr4r/3K3R w - - 0 26

What to look for

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

26. Rxh2 26... Rxh2 27. f6 27... Rf2 28. f7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... Rxh2 26. Rxh2 26... Rxh2 27. f6 27... Rf2 28. f7