Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1413)

After the setup move Rxf5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0NOjh

Rating

1413

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

8/8/6k1/5R2/5K2/6p1/7P/8 b - - 0 48

What to look for

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

48... gxh2 49. Rg5+ 49... Kh6 50. Kf5 50... h1=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48. Rxf5 48... gxh2 49. Rg5+ 49... Kh6 50. Kf5 50... h1=Q