Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1476)

After the setup move c4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0C1wG

Rating

1476

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/6pk/5pnp/1P6/2P1P3/B2B1P1P/5KP1/1r6 b - - 0 37

What to look for

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

37... Rb3 38. Be2 38... Rxa3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. c4 37... Rb3 38. Be2 38... Rxa3