Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1002)

After the setup move Qb7+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb7+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

07eNj

Rating

1002

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/1Q6/4pp2/1k1p1p1p/3P3P/pqP1P1P1/5P2/6K1 b - - 7 52

What to look for

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

52... Kc4 53. Qc8+ 53... Kd3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. Qb7+ 52... Kc4 53. Qc8+ 53... Kd3