Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1425)

After the setup move Bxf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jc34

Rating

1425

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5r1k/5rpp/p3p3/1p1pPb2/3Q2q1/P1P3N1/1P3R1P/5RK1 w - - 0 38

What to look for

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

38. Qxg4 38... Bxg4 39. Rxf7 39... Rxf7 40. Rxf7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Bxf5 38. Qxg4 38... Bxg4 39. Rxf7 39... Rxf7 40. Rxf7