Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1807)

After the setup move Nd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0ETVd

Rating

1807

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r4r1k/pp3Ppn/3pbq1p/2pN4/2B2P2/1P4Q1/P1P3PP/R4RK1 b - - 3 18

What to look for

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

18... Bxd5 19. Bxd5 19... Qd4+ 20. Kh1 20... Qxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Nd5 18... Bxd5 19. Bxd5 19... Qd4+ 20. Kh1 20... Qxd5