Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1809)

After the setup move Ne4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0DtFD

Rating

1809

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

3r2k1/pp2bpp1/4b2p/q2p4/2r1nB2/P1N1PB1P/1P1Q1PP1/2RR2K1 w - - 2 20

What to look for

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

20. Nxe4 20... Qxd2 21. Nxd2 21... Rxc1 22. Rxc1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Ne4 20. Nxe4 20... Qxd2 21. Nxd2 21... Rxc1 22. Rxc1