Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1891)

After the setup move Ng5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ng5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0h4Dw

Rating

1891

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

rn1q1rk1/1b3pbn/p2pp1pB/1pp2PN1/4P2Q/1BNP4/PPP3PP/R4RK1 b - - 1 13

What to look for

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

13... Bxh6 14. Qxh6 14... Qxg5 15. Qxg5 15... Nxg5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13. Ng5 13... Bxh6 14. Qxh6 14... Qxg5 15. Qxg5 15... Nxg5