Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (960)

After the setup move Rg8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0gzNE

Rating

960

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

6R1/8/2kp4/4p3/3nP3/5P1P/3r2PK/4R3 b - - 3 44

What to look for

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

44... Nxf3+ 45. Kg3 45... Nxe1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Rg8 44... Nxf3+ 45. Kg3 45... Nxe1