Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1207)

After the setup move Qf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Iu3j

Rating

1207

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

2r1r3/5pk1/4pqp1/1p1p3p/p1nP4/P1P2Q1P/1P3PP1/1RB1R1K1 w - - 7 37

What to look for

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

37. Bh6+ 37... Kxh6 38. Qxf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36... Qf6 37. Bh6+ 37... Kxh6 38. Qxf6