Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1811)

After the setup move Nd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0MWl8

Rating

1811

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r2qkb1r/3p1ppp/p3p3/1p6/3Nn3/1QPn4/PP3PPP/RNB2RK1 w kq - 1 13

What to look for

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

13. Qc2 13... Nec5 14. b4 14... Nxc1 15. bxc5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12... Nd3 13. Qc2 13... Nec5 14. b4 14... Nxc1 15. bxc5