Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1286)

After the setup move Re2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

05Apb

Rating

1286

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

4r3/pp1Q1pk1/2p3p1/8/2pP4/2N1qP2/P1K1R3/8 b - - 3 34

What to look for

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

34... Qd3+ 35. Kb2 35... Rxe2+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34. Re2 34... Qd3+ 35. Kb2 35... Rxe2+