Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2004)

After the setup move hxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after hxg5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Zyst

Rating

2004

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

r1b2k1r/ppp1nBp1/3q4/6pQ/1b1n4/8/P2N1PPP/R1B2RK1 w - - 0 15

What to look for

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

15. Qxh8+ 15... Kxf7 16. Ne4 16... Qd5 17. Nxg5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14... hxg5 15. Qxh8+ 15... Kxf7 16. Ne4 16... Qd5 17. Nxg5+