Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1600)

After the setup move Kf1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Je8V

Rating

1600

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

r4r1k/pN4pp/2p1b3/8/2P2Pnq/4P2P/PPnPQPB1/1RB2K1R b - - 2 17

What to look for

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

17... Bxc4 18. d3 18... Bxd3 19. hxg4 19... Bxe2+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17. Kf1 17... Bxc4 18. d3 18... Bxd3 19. hxg4 19... Bxe2+