Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1588)

After the setup move Kh6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0SHnp

Rating

1588

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Deflection

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/1pp1R3/1p5k/6p1/3p1n2/P2P1N1q/1PP5/4R1K1 w - - 5 42

What to look for

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

42. Rh7+ 42... Kxh7 43. Nxg5+ 43... Kg6 44. Nxh3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Kh6 42. Rh7+ 42... Kxh7 43. Nxg5+ 43... Kg6 44. Nxh3