Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1501)

After the setup move Rc8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Safj

Rating

1501

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 7 points

FEN

2r4r/2Q4p/R3p3/2np4/2kq1P2/7P/2P3PK/8 w - - 1 32

What to look for

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

32. Ra4+ 32... Kb5 33. Qa5+ 33... Kc6 34. Rxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Rc8 32. Ra4+ 32... Kb5 33. Qa5+ 33... Kc6 34. Rxd4