Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2135)

After the setup move Rb1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rb1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

07eX5

Rating

2135

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 6 points

FEN

6k1/7p/3p4/p2Pr3/2PQp1q1/P4pP1/5P1P/1R3R1K 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... Qh3 28. Rb8+ 28... Kf7 29. Qa7+ 29... Re7 30. Qxe7+ 30... Kxe7 31. Rg1 31... e3 32. fxe3 32... f2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Rb1 27... Qh3 28. Rb8+ 28... Kf7 29. Qa7+ 29... Re7 30. Qxe7+ 30... Kxe7 31. Rg1 31... e3 32. fxe3 32... f2