Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1666)

After the setup move Bxe6+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe6+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0YEGC

Rating

1666

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3nr3/1b1k4/r3B3/pp1pQ1q1/2pP4/2P3N1/PP4KP/R3R3 b - - 0 29

What to look for

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

29... Nxe6 30. Qxg5 30... Nxg5 31. Rxe8 31... Kxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Bxe6+ 29... Nxe6 30. Qxg5 30... Nxg5 31. Rxe8 31... Kxe8