Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1338)

After the setup move Rh3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rh3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0LuaX

Rating

1338

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Fork

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/P2k4/1p1pN3/1P1P4/1KP4r/8/8 w - - 1 56

What to look for

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

56. a7 56... Rh8 57. Nf7+ 57... Kc6 58. Nxh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

55... Rh3 56. a7 56... Rh8 57. Nf7+ 57... Kc6 58. Nxh8