Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1598)

After the setup move Rg1+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg1+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

028i2

Rating

1598

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

5k2/p1P2p1p/2BR1p2/8/8/6P1/5PKP/q5r1 w - - 2 38

What to look for

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

38. Kh3 38... Qf1+ 39. Kh4 39... Qa6 40. Rd8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Rg1+ 38. Kh3 38... Qf1+ 39. Kh4 39... Qa6 40. Rd8+