Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1266)

After the setup move Rb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rb4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0OxNN

Rating

1266

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/1p4R1/p7/P1k5/1r6/K7/8/8 w - - 52 77

What to look for

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

77. Rg5+ 77... Kc4 78. Rg4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

76... Rb4 77. Rg5+ 77... Kc4 78. Rg4+