Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1155)

After the setup move Qc6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0RIcz

Rating

1155

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4r1k1/p5pp/2Q5/5p2/3p1Pb1/1P1PpqP1/P6P/2R1R1K1 b - - 4 30

What to look for

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

30... Qf2+ 31. Kh1 31... Bf3+ 32. Qxf3 32... Qxf3+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Qc6 30... Qf2+ 31. Kh1 31... Bf3+ 32. Qxf3 32... Qxf3+