Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1622)

After the setup move Rxc7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxc7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0IphP

Rating

1622

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/1Rr2p1p/P2kp3/3p1p2/2n5/6PP/8/5BK1 w - - 0 47

What to look for

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

47. a7 47... Rxb7 48. a8=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

46... Rxc7 47. a7 47... Rxb7 48. a8=Q