Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1991)

After the setup move Nxd4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxd4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0ARGF

Rating

1991

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/5p2/4p1p1/4R2p/2PNN3/3Pn3/1r4P1/6K1 b - - 0 32

What to look for

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

32... Rb1+ 33. Kf2 33... Ng4+ 34. Kf3 34... Nxe5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Nxd4 32... Rb1+ 33. Kf2 33... Ng4+ 34. Kf3 34... Nxe5+