Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1750)

After the setup move Nf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

06DfC

Rating

1750

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2k5/p1pr3r/1p1Bp1Q1/1q1pPn1p/6p1/8/PP3PPP/2RKR3 w - - 2 25

What to look for

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

25. Qe8+ 25... Kb7 26. Rxc7+ 26... Rxc7 27. Qxb5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Nf5 25. Qe8+ 25... Kb7 26. Rxc7+ 26... Rxc7 27. Qxb5