Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2026)

After the setup move Qc6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Ozbu

Rating

2026

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Fork

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2rr3k/1b3p1p/p1q1pNp1/4B3/8/1B2R3/PP4PP/R5K1 w - - 1 27

What to look for

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

27. Nd5+ 27... Kg8 28. Ne7+ 28... Kf8 29. Nxc6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Qc6 27. Nd5+ 27... Kg8 28. Ne7+ 28... Kf8 29. Nxc6