Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1643)

After the setup move Kh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0K8w4

Rating

1643

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5q2/pp3rpk/2p1R2p/2P2r1P/1P2QP2/4BK2/P7/8 w - - 3 39

What to look for

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

39. Re8 39... Qxe8 40. Qxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Kh7 39. Re8 39... Qxe8 40. Qxe8