Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1638)

After the setup move Rb6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rb6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0lL5q

Rating

1638

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

4r3/2p5/1rnkp2Q/3n4/4q3/6P1/PP1R3P/K2R4 w - - 3 34

What to look for

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

34. Rxd5+ 34... Qxd5 35. Rxd5+ 35... Kxd5 36. Qh5+ 36... e5 37. Qxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rb6 34. Rxd5+ 34... Qxd5 35. Rxd5+ 35... Kxd5 36. Qh5+ 36... e5 37. Qxe8