Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1920)

After the setup move Ke1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0fQKz

Rating

1920

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/1p1k2NP/2b3p1/8/2p1p3/2P1P3/PR4r1/4K3 b - - 2 36

What to look for

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

36... Rg1+ 37. Kf2 37... Rh1 38. h8=R 38... Rxh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Ke1 36... Rg1+ 37. Kf2 37... Rh1 38. h8=R 38... Rxh8