Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1604)

After the setup move Re3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mD7r

Rating

1604

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

2r2b2/6k1/p4pnp/1p1B1p2/2P5/2BPr2P/PP5K/R5R1 w - - 4 32

What to look for

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

32. Rxg6+ 32... Kxg6 33. Rg1+ 33... Kh7 34. Bg8+ 34... Kh8 35. Bxf6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Re3 32. Rxg6+ 32... Kxg6 33. Rg1+ 33... Kh7 34. Bg8+ 34... Kh8 35. Bxf6+