Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1185)

After the setup move Rd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0cAeY

Rating

1185

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/R7/3N2pk/3Pp2p/6b1/3r4/6P1/4K3 w - - 1 50

What to look for

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

50. Nf7+ 50... Kg7 51. Nxe5+ 51... Kf6 52. Nxd3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49... Rd3 50. Nf7+ 50... Kg7 51. Nxe5+ 51... Kf6 52. Nxd3