Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2020)

After the setup move Rf1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0dhFI

Rating

2020

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4rrk1/2p2pp1/7p/b2RB2Q/6P1/P7/1P2qP1P/5RK1 b - - 2 25

What to look for

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

25... g6 26. Qxh6 26... Rxe5 27. Rxe5 27... Qxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Rf1 25... g6 26. Qxh6 26... Rxe5 27. Rxe5 27... Qxe5