Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2017)

After the setup move Qe2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

09IGa

Rating

2017

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

r3kb1r/ppp1pppp/2n5/4q3/6P1/3P1B1P/PPP1QP2/R1B1K1R1 b Qkq - 2 12

What to look for

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

12... Nd4 13. Qxe5 13... Nxf3+ 14. Ke2 14... Nxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12. Qe2 12... Nd4 13. Qxe5 13... Nxf3+ 14. Ke2 14... Nxe5