Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1857)

After the setup move exd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after exd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0S1Zl

Rating

1857

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r1bk4/ppp3p1/2n3B1/2b5/3p2nq/2P2Q2/PP3P2/RNB1K1N1 w Q - 0 16

What to look for

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

16. Qd5+ 16... Bd7 17. Bg5+ 17... Qxg5 18. Qxg5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... exd4 16. Qd5+ 16... Bd7 17. Bg5+ 17... Qxg5 18. Qxg5+