Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1070)

After the setup move Bg2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0pMXV

Rating

1070

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

5k2/2R2p1p/2N3p1/5rP1/3K3P/4P3/6b1/8 w - - 9 52

What to look for

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

52. Rc8+ 52... Kg7 53. Ne7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

51... Bg2 52. Rc8+ 52... Kg7 53. Ne7