Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1858)

After the setup move Kf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0NBgk

Rating

1858

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Skewer

Material

Black is ahead by 7 points

FEN

r2q1r2/ppp1pk2/3p3Q/2n1n2R/2P1P2B/2P2P2/P3KP2/8 w - - 5 22

What to look for

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

22. Rf5+ 22... Ke8 23. Rxf8+ 23... Kd7 24. Rxd8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Kf7 22. Rf5+ 22... Ke8 23. Rxf8+ 23... Kd7 24. Rxd8+