Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1131)

After the setup move Be6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Be6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0L8aA

Rating

1131

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r3kn2/ppp5/2q1b1p1/4Q3/3Pp3/8/P3BPPP/5RK1 w q - 3 19

What to look for

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

19. Bb5 19... O-O-O 20. Bxc6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Be6 19. Bb5 19... O-O-O 20. Bxc6