Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2009)

After the setup move Rfe1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rfe1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0ogxM

Rating

2009

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

1B2r1k1/5ppp/1pp5/8/2P4P/3P2Pb/2Pn4/1R2R1K1 b - - 2 27

What to look for

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

27... Nf3+ 28. Kf2 28... Nxe1 29. Rxe1 29... Rxb8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Rfe1 27... Nf3+ 28. Kf2 28... Nxe1 29. Rxe1 29... Rxb8