Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1839)

After the setup move Nxe3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

01B8h

Rating

1839

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

r1b1r3/1p1p2k1/pq1P2p1/4P1B1/8/4n3/PP4PP/2R1Q1K1 w - - 0 27

What to look for

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

27. Bxe3 27... Rxe5 28. Bxb6 28... Rxe1+ 29. Rxe1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Nxe3 27. Bxe3 27... Rxe5 28. Bxb6 28... Rxe1+ 29. Rxe1