Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1602)

After the setup move Ke1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0FaZq

Rating

1602

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

1r6/7R/3k4/8/8/2p3P1/P4P1P/4K3 b - - 1 36

What to look for

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

36... Rb1+ 37. Ke2 37... c2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Ke1 36... Rb1+ 37. Ke2 37... c2