Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (2557)

After the setup move Nd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Vsmi

Rating

2557

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r1b1nrk1/pp1nb1p1/2p1p3/5qPQ/2P5/2N1B3/PP3PP1/2KR3R w - - 3 17

What to look for

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

17. g4 17... Nef6 18. Qh8+ 18... Kf7 19. gxf5 19... Rxh8 20. Rxh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16... Nd7 17. g4 17... Nef6 18. Qh8+ 18... Kf7 19. gxf5 19... Rxh8 20. Rxh8