Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1803)

After the setup move Qxe3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0BRDr

Rating

1803

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3k1r1/1b1n1p2/p1pbp3/1p3p2/3P3N/P1N1qBPK/1P5P/R2Q2R1 w q - 0 20

What to look for

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

20. Nxf5 20... exf5 21. Re1 21... Qxe1 22. Qxe1+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Qxe3 20. Nxf5 20... exf5 21. Re1 21... Qxe1 22. Qxe1+