Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1830)

After the setup move Bf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0EUlY

Rating

1830

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

8/6p1/p7/3nkb1Q/1P5p/5P1P/NP3K2/2bq4 w - - 4 52

What to look for

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

52. f4+ 52... Bxf4 53. Qxd1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

51... Bf5 52. f4+ 52... Bxf4 53. Qxd1