Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1368)

After the setup move Rxd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0LmpF

Rating

1368

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 6 points

FEN

3r2k1/p4pp1/1p5p/4p3/1P1q4/P4QP1/3R2BP/R6K b - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28... Qxa1+ 29. Bf1 29... Rxd2 30. Qa8+ 30... Kh7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Rxd2 28... Qxa1+ 29. Bf1 29... Rxd2 30. Qa8+ 30... Kh7