Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1901)

After the setup move Nxd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0pNSK

Rating

1901

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Opening

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r2qkb1r/pp3pp1/5n1p/3Nn3/7B/5B2/PPP2PPP/R2QK2R b KQkq - 0 11

What to look for

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

11... Nxf3+ 12. Qxf3 12... Qxd5 13. Qxd5 13... Nxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11. Nxd5 11... Nxf3+ 12. Qxf3 12... Qxd5 13. Qxd5 13... Nxd5