Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1271)

After the setup move Rd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

08cVo

Rating

1271

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/1p3p1k/p4Ppp/4p2P/3r4/5Q2/Pq4P1/5R1K w - - 1 36

What to look for

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

36. hxg6+ 36... fxg6 37. f7 37... Rh4+ 38. Kg1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Rd4 36. hxg6+ 36... fxg6 37. f7 37... Rh4+ 38. Kg1