Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1766)

After the setup move Rxe7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxe7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0biwI

Rating

1766

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

6k1/4r1pb/pp4P1/3p3p/3p3P/3P4/P7/5RK1 w - - 0 31

What to look for

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

31. Rf8+ 31... Kxf8 32. gxh7 32... Kf7 33. h8=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rxe7 31. Rf8+ 31... Kxf8 32. gxh7 32... Kf7 33. h8=Q