Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1761)

After the setup move Bxa3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxa3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0bPb3

Rating

1761

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/p3pp1p/bqB3p1/3P4/1Q6/b3N3/r4PPP/3RR1K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

24. Qxb6 24... axb6 25. Ra1 25... Rxa1 26. Rxa1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Bxa3 24. Qxb6 24... axb6 25. Ra1 25... Rxa1 26. Rxa1