Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2043)

After the setup move Bd4+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bd4+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0jpgQ

Rating

2043

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r1b2r1k/p3pp1B/2p5/q7/3B4/2b2Q1P/P1P2PP1/2KR3R b - - 2 16

What to look for

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

16... Bxd4 17. Rxd4 17... Qg5+ 18. Qf4 18... Qxf4+ 19. Rxf4 19... Kxh7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Bd4+ 16... Bxd4 17. Rxd4 17... Qg5+ 18. Qf4 18... Qxf4+ 19. Rxf4 19... Kxh7