Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1673)

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

0AIrA

Rating

1673

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Sacrifice

Material

Material is level

FEN

6k1/2q2pp1/QrP1pb1p/3p4/7P/6P1/1PR2PB1/6K1 w - - 3 33

What to look for

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

33. Qxb6 33... Qxb6 34. c7 34... Qxc7 35. Rxc7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Rb6 33. Qxb6 33... Qxb6 34. c7 34... Qxc7 35. Rxc7