Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1153)

After the setup move Qh6+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qh6+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

09KlA

Rating

1153

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Hanging Piece

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6rk/6p1/5n1Q/2p1q2p/1p6/1P4RP/P7/2K3R1 b - - 1 37

What to look for

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

37... gxh6 38. Rxg8+ 38... Nxg8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Qh6+ 37... gxh6 38. Rxg8+ 38... Nxg8