Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1001)

After the setup move Rb7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rb7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Dwkb

Rating

1001

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4r3/pR1n1pk1/5n2/q2p2p1/3P2Pp/3BPP2/P1Q1NP2/6K1 b - - 2 25

What to look for

Find a move that decisively changes the evaluation, usually by force.

25... Qe1+ 26. Kg2 26... h3+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Rb7 25... Qe1+ 26. Kg2 26... h3+