Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (987)

After the setup move Kf4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0X6ao

Rating

987

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

3R4/4rkpp/8/ppn1P3/5KP1/1P2R2P/8/8 b - - 1 37

What to look for

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

37... Ne6+ 38. Ke4 38... Nxd8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Kf4 37... Ne6+ 38. Ke4 38... Nxd8