Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2193)

After the setup move Be6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Be6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0izpL

Rating

2193

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

rn1q1b1r/pp2k3/3pbp1p/3Qp3/7N/2N5/PPP2PPP/R3K2R w 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. Ng6+ 14... Kf7 15. Nxh8+ 15... Kg7 16. Qxe6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Be6 14. Ng6+ 14... Kf7 15. Nxh8+ 15... Kg7 16. Qxe6