Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1804)

After the setup move Qa5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qa5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0bBhb

Rating

1804

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

rn2rbk1/pp3pp1/2p2p1p/q7/3PN3/1P1BQN1P/b1P3P1/2KR3R w - - 1 16

What to look for

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

16. Nxf6+ 16... gxf6 17. Qxe8 17... Na6 18. Qxa8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Qa5 16. Nxf6+ 16... gxf6 17. Qxe8 17... Na6 18. Qxa8