Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1624)

After the setup move Qxd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0YTZr

Rating

1624

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3kb1r/pp2pppb/2p4p/7P/2BqnBP1/5Q2/PPP2P2/R3K1NR w KQkq - 0 14

What to look for

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

14. Bxf7+ 14... Kxf7 15. Be5+ 15... Nf6 16. Bxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Qxd4 14. Bxf7+ 14... Kxf7 15. Be5+ 15... Nf6 16. Bxd4