Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1666)

After the setup move Rh6+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rh6+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Y82q

Rating

1666

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6b1/2p1b3/p2p1k1R/1p4pp/4P3/2PP1P1P/PPB5/5K2 b - - 2 33

What to look for

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

33... Kg7 34. Rxh5 34... Bf7 35. Rxg5+ 35... Bxg5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Rh6+ 33... Kg7 34. Rxh5 34... Bf7 35. Rxg5+ 35... Bxg5