Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2011)

After the setup move Kg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0AVei

Rating

2011

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2B4k/7p/p7/1n1PPp2/8/4p1KP/PP4P1/8 b - - 1 39

What to look for

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

39... f4+ 40. Kf3 40... Nd4+ 41. Kxf4 41... e2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39. Kg3 39... f4+ 40. Kf3 40... Nd4+ 41. Kxf4 41... e2