Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1271)

After the setup move Kh1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0XDt7

Rating

1271

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Exposed King, Fork

Material

White is ahead by 6 points

FEN

2rr2k1/p4p1p/1pN3pb/1PPR4/P7/1Q2P1qP/1B2B3/2R4K b - - 2 25

What to look for

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

25... Qxh3+ 26. Kg1 26... Bxe3+ 27. Qxe3 27... Qxe3+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Kh1 25... Qxh3+ 26. Kg1 26... Bxe3+ 27. Qxe3 27... Qxe3+