Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1625)

After the setup move Bxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0AbI6

Rating

1625

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5rk1/pp5p/6p1/4bp2/4r3/5NP1/PP3K2/R3R3 w - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30. Nxe5 30... Rxe1 31. Rxe1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Bxe5 30. Nxe5 30... Rxe1 31. Rxe1