Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1686)

After the setup move Rxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

00ieR

Rating

1686

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6k1/1p3p1p/4p1p1/1P1pr3/P7/8/7P/1R4K1 w - - 0 34

What to look for

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

34. a5 34... d4 35. a6 35... Rxb5 36. Rxb5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rxe5 34. a5 34... d4 35. a6 35... Rxb5 36. Rxb5