Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1602)

After the setup move Rxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0AFnw

Rating

1602

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/ppkn2p1/1np4p/4r3/1PP1R3/6P1/P1KB3P/8 w - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28. Bf4 28... Nxc4 29. Rxc4 29... Kd8 30. Bxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Rxe5 28. Bf4 28... Nxc4 29. Rxc4 29... Kd8 30. Bxe5