Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1447)

After the setup move Rxb5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxb5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0KjnW

Rating

1447

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4kb1r/p1Qbqppp/2n5/1r6/5P2/8/PPP2KPP/RNB4R w k - 0 13

What to look for

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

13. Re1 13... Be6 14. Qxc6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12... Rxb5 13. Re1 13... Be6 14. Qxc6+