Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1466)

After the setup move c4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0I0Od

Rating

1466

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/6R1/5r2/P7/2P5/1K5k/6p1/8 b - - 0 46

What to look for

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

46... Rf3+ 47. Kb4 47... Rg3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

46. c4 46... Rf3+ 47. Kb4 47... Rg3