Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1857)

After the setup move Rxf1+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf1+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04U0h

Rating

1857

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r4qk1/pp4p1/2npN2p/3p4/3P2n1/2P3P1/PPQNP3/R4rK1 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. Rxf1 21... Qe8 22. Rf8+ 22... Qxf8 23. Nxf8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Rxf1+ 21. Rxf1 21... Qe8 22. Rf8+ 22... Qxf8 23. Nxf8