Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1759)

After the setup move Nd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04W99

Rating

1759

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r2q1rk1/ppp2pb1/4bn2/3Np1B1/3nP3/3B1Q2/PPP2PPP/R3K2R w KQ - 4 14

What to look for

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

14. Nxf6+ 14... Qxf6 15. Qxf6 15... Bxf6 16. Bxf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Nd4 14. Nxf6+ 14... Qxf6 15. Qxf6 15... Bxf6 16. Bxf6