Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (944)

After the setup move Rxb3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxb3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0BAk9

Rating

944

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Skewer

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2r5/5pk1/4pqp1/p2p3R/3P1PQ1/1rP4R/6P1/6K1 w - - 0 34

What to look for

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

34. Rh7+ 34... Kf8 35. Rh8+ 35... Ke7 36. Rxc8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rxb3 34. Rh7+ 34... Kf8 35. Rh8+ 35... Ke7 36. Rxc8