Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2221)

After the setup move Ng4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ng4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Jy41

Rating

2221

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Discovered Attack, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r1bq1k1r/ppp2ppp/2n5/2bp4/3N1Pn1/1B2B3/PPP3PP/RN1QR1K1 w - - 3 12

What to look for

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

12. Ne6+ 12... Bxe6 13. Bxc5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11... Ng4 12. Ne6+ 12... Bxe6 13. Bxc5+