Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2061)

After the setup move gxh6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after gxh6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0jfs2

Rating

2061

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5r2/2k3p1/1p1p2nP/p1pPp3/P1P1P3/2P5/4K1R1/1R6 b - - 0 42

What to look for

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

42... Nf4+ 43. Kd2 43... Nxg2 44. Rf1 44... Nf4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42. gxh6 42... Nf4+ 43. Kd2 43... Nxg2 44. Rf1 44... Nf4