Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (950)

After the setup move Rxf1+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf1+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

08sWB

Rating

950

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2r5/1R5p/3R2pk/N1p1p3/2P5/4b3/P5Q1/4Krq1 w - - 0 36

What to look for

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

36. Qxf1 36... Bf2+ 37. Ke2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Rxf1+ 36. Qxf1 36... Bf2+ 37. Ke2