Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1682)

After the setup move Nxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ggpU

Rating

1682

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r3k2r/pp3ppp/1q2p3/3pn3/3n2B1/1PN5/P4PPP/R2Q1RK1 w kq - 0 16

What to look for

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

16. Na4 16... Qb4 17. a3 17... Qd6 18. Qxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Nxe5 16. Na4 16... Qb4 17. a3 17... Qd6 18. Qxd4