Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1654)

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

Position after Rxc7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0376X

Rating

1654

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r4rk1/p1R2pb1/2p2p1p/2q1pQ2/4P3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R5K1 b - - 0 15

What to look for

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

15... Qb6 16. Rd7 16... Qxb2 17. Rad1 17... Qxc3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Rxc7 15... Qb6 16. Rd7 16... Qxb2 17. Rad1 17... Qxc3