Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1433)

After the setup move Nd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

03lR8

Rating

1433

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Defensive Move, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2r3k1/5pb1/p5pp/1p2p3/1B1rR3/P2nR2P/B4PP1/6K1 w - - 10 32

What to look for

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

32. Rxd4 32... exd4 33. Rxd3 33... Rc1+ 34. Kh2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Nd3 32. Rxd4 32... exd4 33. Rxd3 33... Rc1+ 34. Kh2