Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2486)

After the setup move Ng5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ng5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Y0nC

Rating

2486

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2r3k1/p4pp1/6qp/2p3n1/2Qb2R1/3N1BPP/5PK1/8 w - - 16 37

What to look for

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

37. Rxd4 37... Nxf3 38. Kxf3 38... cxd4 39. Qxc8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36... Ng5 37. Rxd4 37... Nxf3 38. Kxf3 38... cxd4 39. Qxc8+