Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1563)

After the setup move e5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0nsLW

Rating

1563

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r4rk1/pp1b1pp1/3q3p/4p3/2pn1P2/P5P1/1P2NPBP/R2QK2R w KQ - 0 18

What to look for

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

18. fxe5 18... Qxe5 19. Qxd4 19... Qxd4 20. Nxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... e5 18. fxe5 18... Qxe5 19. Qxd4 19... Qxd4 20. Nxd4