Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (935)

After the setup move Rc6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0NeaS

Rating

935

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Skewer

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6R1/p7/1pR5/8/4k1P1/4b3/PP5r/1K6 b - - 2 34

What to look for

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

34... Rh1+ 35. Kc2 35... Rc1+ 36. Kb3 36... Rxc6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34. Rc6 34... Rh1+ 35. Kc2 35... Rc1+ 36. Kb3 36... Rxc6