Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1874)

After the setup move Rxf3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Tnw5

Rating

1874

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

6r1/1p3p2/2p1k3/b1P1p2N/4P3/5r2/5PbK/1R1R4 w - - 0 36

What to look for

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

36. Rd6+ 36... Ke7 37. Rxb7+ 37... Kf8 38. Rb8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Rxf3 36. Rd6+ 36... Ke7 37. Rxb7+ 37... Kf8 38. Rb8+