Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2035)

After the setup move Bg5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0B5FH

Rating

2035

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

r3k2r/1pp2ppp/p2p1q2/4p1B1/1PBnP1Q1/P2P2PN/2P4P/RN2b2K b kq - 2 14

What to look for

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

14... Qf1+ 15. Ng1 15... Bf2 16. Nc3 16... Qxa1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14. Bg5 14... Qf1+ 15. Ng1 15... Bf2 16. Nc3 16... Qxa1