Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1617)

After the setup move Rf1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0htib

Rating

1617

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5q1k/p6p/6p1/3Q2B1/P2P3P/1P1b4/4r1P1/5RK1 b - - 2 28

What to look for

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

28... Qxf1+ 29. Kxf1 29... Re5+ 30. Kg1 30... Rxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Rf1 28... Qxf1+ 29. Kxf1 29... Re5+ 30. Kg1 30... Rxd5