Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1403)

After the setup move Rxa7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxa7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0G9HY

Rating

1403

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

3r2k1/R5p1/5p1p/2p2P2/1bPrN3/1P1P3P/5PK1/3R4 b - - 0 33

What to look for

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

33... Rxe4 34. dxe4 34... Rxd1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Rxa7 33... Rxe4 34. dxe4 34... Rxd1