Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1938)

After the setup move Rf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Auky

Rating

1938

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Sacrifice

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

rn3rk1/pp2npb1/2p1q2p/3pP3/3P1R1p/N1P4P/PP1BQ1P1/5RK1 w - - 3 19

What to look for

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

19. Rf6 19... Bxf6 20. Rxf6 20... Nd7 21. Rxe6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Rf8 19. Rf6 19... Bxf6 20. Rxf6 20... Nd7 21. Rxe6