Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1452)

After the setup move Bxe3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0fJJ8

Rating

1452

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/4rRpk/1pp4p/p2p4/P3r3/2PKb3/1P2P1N1/5R2 w - - 0 45

What to look for

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

45. Rxe7 45... Rxe7 46. Nxe3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44... Bxe3 45. Rxe7 45... Rxe7 46. Nxe3