Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1410)

After the setup move e4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0cI3A

Rating

1410

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4r3/p5p1/1pp4p/6k1/4P1P1/2P2K1P/PP6/5R2 b - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28... Rf8+ 29. Kg2 29... Rxf1 30. Kxf1 30... Kf4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. e4 28... Rf8+ 29. Kg2 29... Rxf1 30. Kxf1 30... Kf4