Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1513)

After the setup move Nf6+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nf6+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UmR7

Rating

1513

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

rq2k2r/1p1nppbp/4bNp1/p1P1P3/3Q1B2/P7/1PP1P1PP/R3KB1R b KQkq - 4 13

What to look for

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

13... exf6 14. exf6 14... Bxf6 15. Qxf6 15... Nxf6 16. Bxb8 16... Rxb8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13. Nf6+ 13... exf6 14. exf6 14... Bxf6 15. Qxf6 15... Nxf6 16. Bxb8 16... Rxb8