Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1792)

After the setup move Nxg3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxg3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

05b0P

Rating

1792

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Endgame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4rk2/pp2rpp1/2p4p/3p4/3P1N2/6nP/PPP1R1PK/5R2 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. Ng6+ 24... Kg8 25. Nxe7+ 25... Rxe7 26. Rxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Nxg3 24. Ng6+ 24... Kg8 25. Nxe7+ 25... Rxe7 26. Rxe7