Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1033)

After the setup move Rd8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UPGU

Rating

1033

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3R4/P7/6p1/5k2/8/7P/4p1PK/r7 b - - 1 48

What to look for

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

48... e1=Q 49. Rf8+ 49... Kg5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48. Rd8 48... e1=Q 49. Rf8+ 49... Kg5