Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1688)

After the setup move Bxa1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxa1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0X7gq

Rating

1688

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Trapped Piece

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

rnbqk2r/pppp2pp/8/4Pp2/3P1B2/3B1N2/P1P1K1PP/b2Q3R w kq - 0 11

What to look for

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

11. Bg5 11... Qxg5 12. Nxg5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

10... Bxa1 11. Bg5 11... Qxg5 12. Nxg5