Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1309)

After the setup move Bf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04fJP

Rating

1309

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r5k1/5ppp/ppN1bb2/2pr4/4N3/P3R3/1P3PPP/4R1K1 w - - 9 24

What to look for

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

24. Nxf6+ 24... gxf6 25. Ne7+ 25... Kf8 26. Nxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Bf6 24. Nxf6+ 24... gxf6 25. Ne7+ 25... Kf8 26. Nxd5