Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1444)

After the setup move c5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0aInf

Rating

1444

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2rbr1k1/1b4pp/p2P1n2/1pp5/3BPP2/1P3K1P/P2N4/2R3R1 w - - 0 33

What to look for

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

33. Bxf6 33... Bxf6 34. d7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... c5 33. Bxf6 33... Bxf6 34. d7