Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2001)

After the setup move Nxd1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxd1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0V4il

Rating

2001

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 10 points

FEN

rnb2rk1/1ppp1pp1/1b5p/pNq5/P2P4/1P3N2/1BP1B1PP/R2nR1K1 w - - 0 17

What to look for

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

17. dxc5 17... Bxc5+ 18. Bd4 18... Bxd4+ 19. Nfxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16... Nxd1 17. dxc5 17... Bxc5+ 18. Bd4 18... Bxd4+ 19. Nfxd4