Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1974)

After the setup move f3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0LzE7

Rating

1974

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Attraction, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5rk1/3qp3/3p4/4b1pp/pB2Pn2/P3QP1P/6P1/2R2RK1 b - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28... Bd4 29. Qxd4 29... Ne2+ 30. Kh2 30... Nxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. f3 28... Bd4 29. Qxd4 29... Ne2+ 30. Kh2 30... Nxd4