Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2029)

After the setup move Ne4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0C673

Rating

2029

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/p6k/1p6/2p4p/2PpNr2/3Pb2K/PP4RP/8 b - - 3 33

What to look for

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

33... Rxe4 34. dxe4 34... d3 35. Kg3 35... d2 36. Kf3 36... d1=Q+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Ne4 33... Rxe4 34. dxe4 34... d3 35. Kg3 35... d2 36. Kf3 36... d1=Q+