Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1291)

After the setup move g6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after g6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Nok9

Rating

1291

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

3rkb1r/1b5p/p3ppp1/1p5Q/3nPN1P/2N5/PP3PP1/n1B3K1 w k - 0 18

What to look for

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

18. Nxg6 18... hxg6 19. Qxh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... g6 18. Nxg6 18... hxg6 19. Qxh8