Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1556)

After the setup move Rxf2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0biG3

Rating

1556

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5r1k/2p3pp/pb1p4/1p2p3/4q1N1/3R3P/PP3RP1/3Q3K b - - 0 23

What to look for

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

23... Bxf2 24. Nxf2 24... Rxf2 25. Rf3 25... Rxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23. Rxf2 23... Bxf2 24. Nxf2 24... Rxf2 25. Rf3 25... Rxf3