Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1255)

After the setup move Bg7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bg7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

01S5S

Rating

1255

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/p5B1/1p6/1kp5/6K1/1P3R2/1r6/8 b - - 3 52

What to look for

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

52... Rg2+ 53. Rg3 53... Rxg3+ 54. Kxg3 54... Kb4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. Bg7 52... Rg2+ 53. Rg3 53... Rxg3+ 54. Kxg3 54... Kb4