Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1910)

After the setup move Nxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0a8qO

Rating

1910

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r4rk1/2q2pp1/2p4p/1pP1p3/1P2n1B1/1Q5P/5PP1/R2R2K1 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. Rxa8 27... Rxa8 28. Rd7 28... Ra1+ 29. Kh2 29... Qxd7 30. Bxd7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Nxe4 27. Rxa8 27... Rxa8 28. Rd7 28... Ra1+ 29. Kh2 29... Qxd7 30. Bxd7