Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1627)

After the setup move Rxc8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxc8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0oU3a

Rating

1627

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r2qk1/6bp/p1npp1p1/2p3N1/1p3r2/3P3P/PPPQ1PP1/1R2R1K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

21. Nxe6 21... Rxf2 22. Qxf2 22... Qxf2+ 23. Kxf2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Rxc8 21. Nxe6 21... Rxf2 22. Qxf2 22... Qxf2+ 23. Kxf2