Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2242)

After the setup move a6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0jZ8Z

Rating

2242

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/2pk1p2/P1Rp4/2pP2P1/2n3K1/8/8/8 b - - 0 50

What to look for

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

50... Ne5+ 51. Kf5 51... Nxc6 52. Kf6 52... c4 53. dxc6+ 53... Kxc6 54. a7 54... Kb7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

50. a6 50... Ne5+ 51. Kf5 51... Nxc6 52. Kf6 52... c4 53. dxc6+ 53... Kxc6 54. a7 54... Kb7