Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1621)

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

0cLDK

Rating

1621

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r3r1k1/pp3ppp/4b3/2p3Q1/3R4/q3PPB1/7P/4R1K1 w - - 0 26

What to look for

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

26. Be5 26... f6 27. Bxf6 27... Re7 28. Bxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... c5 26. Be5 26... f6 27. Bxf6 27... Re7 28. Bxe7