Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (938)

After the setup move a4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0ELpR

Rating

938

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2br2k1/1p3p2/5Pp1/pNqPb1Pp/P3R1nP/1P3Q2/6B1/3R3K b - - 0 40

What to look for

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

40... Nf2+ 41. Qxf2 41... Qxf2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40. a4 40... Nf2+ 41. Qxf2 41... Qxf2