Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1202)

After the setup move Nxd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0caHa

Rating

1202

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

4r1k1/4qpp1/pp1p1B1p/3P1B2/2P5/3n4/PP4PP/5RK1 w - - 0 27

What to look for

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

27. Bxe7 27... Rxe7 28. Bxd3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Nxd3 27. Bxe7 27... Rxe7 28. Bxd3