Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1807)

After the setup move Kg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

04GZF

Rating

1807

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/8/p2pP1p1/1p2b2p/4Bn1r/2P2RKP/PP6/5R2 b - - 2 34

What to look for

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

34... Rxh3+ 35. Kf2 35... Rh2+ 36. Ke1 36... Re2+ 37. Kd1 37... Rxe4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34. Kg3 34... Rxh3+ 35. Kf2 35... Rh2+ 36. Ke1 36... Re2+ 37. Kd1 37... Rxe4