Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1550)

After the setup move h7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0msIQ

Rating

1550

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Deflection, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/7P/5kP1/5B2/1B3PK1/P7/1b6/3r4 b - - 0 52

What to look for

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

52... Rg1+ 53. Kf3 53... Kxf5 54. h8=Q 54... Bxh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. h7 52... Rg1+ 53. Kf3 53... Kxf5 54. h8=Q 54... Bxh8