Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2182)

After the setup move Nd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0LFFV

Rating

2182

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3r1k1/ppp2ppp/4b3/2pnP3/1q1n4/N4N1P/PPQB1PP1/4RRK1 w - - 12 20

What to look for

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

20. Nxd4 20... Qxd4 21. Re4 21... Nb4 22. Bxb4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Nd4 20. Nxd4 20... Qxd4 21. Re4 21... Nb4 22. Bxb4