Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2252)

After the setup move Kf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0dI6f

Rating

2252

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6r1/6P1/1p2Pk2/p1pr1N1p/P4K1P/2P1R3/8/8 w - - 1 43

What to look for

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

43. Nh6 43... Rxg7 44. e7 44... Rxe7 45. Ng8+ 45... Kf7 46. Nxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42... Kf6 43. Nh6 43... Rxg7 44. e7 44... Rxe7 45. Ng8+ 45... Kf7 46. Nxe7