Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (1997)

After the setup move Qxd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0c5Df

Rating

1997

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r3k2r/1ppb1pb1/p6p/3q1B1Q/7p/P3P3/1PP3PP/R4RK1 w kq - 0 18

What to look for

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

18. Rad1 18... Qxf5 19. Rxf5 19... Bxf5 20. Qxf5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Qxd5 18. Rad1 18... Qxf5 19. Rxf5 19... Bxf5 20. Qxf5