Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1720)

After the setup move Be2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Be2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

09aZ9

Rating

1720

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

5rk1/p4pp1/7p/3qn2b/8/6P1/PPQ1BP1P/R4RK1 b - - 1 22

What to look for

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

22... Bxe2 23. Qxe2 23... Nf3+ 24. Qxf3 24... Qxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22. Be2 22... Bxe2 23. Qxe2 23... Nf3+ 24. Qxf3 24... Qxf3