Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (905)

After the setup move exd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after exd5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0RQXz

Rating

905

Side to move

White

Themes

Advantage, Exposed King, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r1b2qk1/pp4bn/6p1/3p2Np/2B3nP/3PB3/PPPQ2P1/2K4R w - - 0 18

What to look for

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

18. Bxd5+ 18... Kh8 19. Nf7+ 19... Qxf7 20. Bxf7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... exd5 18. Bxd5+ 18... Kh8 19. Nf7+ 19... Qxf7 20. Bxf7