Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1422)

After the setup move f1=Q+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f1=Q+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jiNp

Rating

1422

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

6r1/2P5/5R1p/8/3P4/7K/P6P/5qk1 w - - 0 45

What to look for

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

45. Rxf1+ 45... Kxf1 46. d5 46... Rc8 47. d6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44... f1=Q+ 45. Rxf1+ 45... Kxf1 46. d5 46... Rc8 47. d6