Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1020)

After the setup move Qc3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Vjzs

Rating

1020

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3r2k1/1p5p/6p1/pP3p2/P2p3P/1PqB1RP1/5P2/5RK1 w - - 3 34

What to look for

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

34. Bc4+ 34... Kf8 35. Rxc3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Qc3 34. Bc4+ 34... Kf8 35. Rxc3