Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2007)

After the setup move Re7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0D1Z6

Rating

2007

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

R7/4R1p1/P4pkp/8/6P1/7P/r4bP1/7K b - - 6 44

What to look for

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

44... Bg3 45. Rae8 45... Ra1+ 46. Re1 46... Bxe1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Re7 44... Bg3 45. Rae8 45... Ra1+ 46. Re1 46... Bxe1