Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (960)

After the setup move Kxc3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxc3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0FVHD

Rating

960

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Skewer

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/8/p1p5/1p1pP1pp/1P1P4/2k2r1P/R4P2/6K1 w - - 0 50

What to look for

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

50. Ra3+ 50... Kxd4 51. Rxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49... Kxc3 50. Ra3+ 50... Kxd4 51. Rxf3