Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1716)

After the setup move Kf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0i3mj

Rating

1716

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Deflection, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

6r1/8/8/1B1pk3/3N3r/pPP2KPb/P4R2/2R5 b - - 4 38

What to look for

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

38... Rf8+ 39. Ke2 39... Re4+ 40. Kd2 40... Rxf2+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Kf3 38... Rf8+ 39. Ke2 39... Re4+ 40. Kd2 40... Rxf2+