Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1742)

After the setup move h3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0bQuN

Rating

1742

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r3r1k1/pp3ppp/1qp2n2/8/4nQb1/5NPP/PPP2PB1/R1B1RNK1 b - - 0 14

What to look for

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

14... Qxf2+ 15. Kh2 15... Bxf3 16. Qxf3 16... Qxe1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14. h3 14... Qxf2+ 15. Kh2 15... Bxf3 16. Qxf3 16... Qxe1