Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1251)

After the setup move Ke8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0gOxy

Rating

1251

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

4k1r1/4r1p1/2R4p/8/8/8/2R3PP/6K1 w - - 5 35

What to look for

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

35. Rc8+ 35... Kf7 36. Rf2+ 36... Kg6 37. Rxg8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... Ke8 35. Rc8+ 35... Kf7 36. Rf2+ 36... Kg6 37. Rxg8