Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1310)

After the setup move Kxh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxh7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0DNEp

Rating

1310

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

r2qr3/pp5k/3p2p1/2nP1b2/4pP2/2N5/PPP1B3/R2QK1R1 w Q - 0 21

What to look for

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

21. Rh1+ 21... Kg7 22. Qd4+ 22... Qf6 23. Rh7+ 23... Kxh7 24. Qxf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Kxh7 21. Rh1+ 21... Kg7 22. Qd4+ 22... Qf6 23. Rh7+ 23... Kxh7 24. Qxf6