Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1874)

After the setup move c6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04CN2

Rating

1874

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

1k1rr3/pp3p1p/2p5/3B4/3Q4/2NK2b1/PPP3P1/R1B1q3 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. Bf4+ 27... Bxf4 28. Rxe1 28... Rxe1 29. Qxf4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... c6 27. Bf4+ 27... Bxf4 28. Rxe1 28... Rxe1 29. Qxf4+