Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1439)

After the setup move Nxb3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxb3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

01mqD

Rating

1439

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4B1k1/2p2p1p/1p1p1P1K/p2P2P1/2P5/1n6/8/8 w - - 0 40

What to look for

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

40. Bxf7+ 40... Kxf7 41. Kxh7 41... Nd2 42. g6+ 42... Kxf6 43. g7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39... Nxb3 40. Bxf7+ 40... Kxf7 41. Kxh7 41... Nd2 42. g6+ 42... Kxf6 43. g7