Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1760)

After the setup move Kd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

07p04

Rating

1760

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

8/8/1P1P2bp/6p1/3k2P1/4pP1P/7b/5K2 w - - 1 43

What to look for

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

43. d7 43... Bd3+ 44. Kg2 44... e2 45. d8=Q+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42... Kd4 43. d7 43... Bd3+ 44. Kg2 44... e2 45. d8=Q+