Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1544)

After the setup move Na5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Na5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0ZLYK

Rating

1544

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6k1/5pp1/2r4p/N2q4/8/1Q4PP/2R2P1K/8 b - - 4 45

What to look for

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

45... Qxb3 46. Nxb3 46... Rxc2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

45. Na5 45... Qxb3 46. Nxb3 46... Rxc2