Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1206)

After the setup move Bb2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bb2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0glEF

Rating

1206

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Exposed King, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5rk1/pp3q1p/2p3p1/2np3n/1P1N2Q1/4P2P/PBP5/R4BK1 b - - 2 24

What to look for

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

24... Qf2+ 25. Kh1 25... Ng3+ 26. Qxg3 26... Qxg3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Bb2 24... Qf2+ 25. Kh1 25... Ng3+ 26. Qxg3 26... Qxg3