Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2182)

After the setup move Rhg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rhg2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0P9M9

Rating

2182

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Quiet Move

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5r2/4k3/p1p1p1r1/PpPpb1p1/1P6/4P1R1/3B2R1/4N1K1 b - - 1 32

What to look for

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

32... Rgf6 33. Rf3 33... Rxf3 34. Nxf3 34... Rxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Rhg2 32... Rgf6 33. Rf3 33... Rxf3 34. Nxf3 34... Rxf3