Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1329)

After the setup move Ne3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0RlG8

Rating

1329

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5r1k/p4q2/1p5p/2p3p1/3p4/PP1Qn1PP/5P2/1B3RK1 w - - 16 42

What to look for

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

42. fxe3 42... Qxf1+ 43. Qxf1 43... Rxf1+ 44. Kxf1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Ne3 42. fxe3 42... Qxf1+ 43. Qxf1 43... Rxf1+ 44. Kxf1