Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1827)

After the setup move Ke7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Rydf

Rating

1827

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2r2r2/3pkp1p/1q2pNp1/p2bP3/1p1P4/1Q2P3/PP1N2PP/R5K1 w - - 4 23

What to look for

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

23. Qxd5 23... exd5 24. Nxd5+ 24... Ke8 25. Nxb6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Ke7 23. Qxd5 23... exd5 24. Nxd5+ 24... Ke8 25. Nxb6