Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1006)

After the setup move Nxb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxb4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

05soY

Rating

1006

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3kb1r/pppbppp1/1q3n1p/1N2Q3/1nP5/8/P2P1PPP/R1B1KBNR w KQkq - 0 10

What to look for

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

10. Nxc7+ 10... Kd8 11. Nxa8 11... Qxf2+ 12. Kxf2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

9... Nxb4 10. Nxc7+ 10... Kd8 11. Nxa8 11... Qxf2+ 12. Kxf2