Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1363)

After the setup move Qb8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0auUK

Rating

1363

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1q3r2/1Q3pk1/3pr1p1/p1p5/2P5/2P3RP/6P1/5RK1 w - - 1 52

What to look for

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

52. Rxf7+ 52... Rxf7 53. Qxb8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

51... Qb8 52. Rxf7+ 52... Rxf7 53. Qxb8