Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1677)

After the setup move Bxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

00gym

Rating

1677

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r2qkb1r/pp2pppp/3p1n2/4n3/4b1PN/2PB3P/PP3P2/RNBQK2R w KQkq - 0 12

What to look for

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

12. Bxe4 12... Nxe4 13. Qa4+ 13... Nc6 14. Qxe4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11... Bxe4 12. Bxe4 12... Nxe4 13. Qa4+ 13... Nc6 14. Qxe4