Chess tactic

Advantage Puzzle (972)

After the setup move Bxd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0oZ3n

Rating

972

Side to move

Black

Themes

Advantage, Fork, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

rn1qkb1r/1p3ppp/p2p4/3BP3/3P4/8/PP3PPP/R1BQK2R b KQkq - 0 11

What to look for

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

11... Qa5+ 12. Bd2 12... Qxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11. Bxd5 11... Qa5+ 12. Bd2 12... Qxd5