Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2134)

After the setup move Bxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0B427

Rating

2134

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/2q1kp1p/r2pp1p1/1N1nb3/1Q6/2P5/1P3PPP/5RK1 w - - 0 23

What to look for

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

23. Qh4+ 23... Bf6 24. Nxc7 24... Bxh4 25. Nxa6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Bxe5 23. Qh4+ 23... Bf6 24. Nxc7 24... Bxh4 25. Nxa6