Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1813)

After the setup move Bxd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0XCbr

Rating

1813

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1r4k1/1pRr1ppp/1p6/p4b2/3b4/P3B1P1/1P3PBP/2R3K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

21. Rc8+ 21... Rd8 22. Rxb8 22... Rxb8 23. Bxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Bxd4 21. Rc8+ 21... Rd8 22. Rxb8 22... Rxb8 23. Bxd4