Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (968)

After the setup move Qf4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0H4GA

Rating

968

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r2k3r/4qp2/p3pNp1/1p1pn2p/5Q2/2P3P1/PP1N1P1P/R3K2R b KQ - 1 22

What to look for

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

22... Nd3+ 23. Ke2 23... Nxf4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22. Qf4 22... Nd3+ 23. Ke2 23... Nxf4+