Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1430)

After the setup move Nh6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nh6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0lcT5

Rating

1430

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

5r2/2kb3p/5p1N/pp3n2/5q2/1NPQ4/PP3bPP/R4R1K b - - 7 26

What to look for

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

26... Ng3+ 27. Qxg3 27... Bxg3 28. Rxf4 28... Bxf4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Nh6 26... Ng3+ 27. Qxg3 27... Bxg3 28. Rxf4 28... Bxf4