Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1536)

After the setup move Qh5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qh5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0fqum

Rating

1536

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Exposed King

Material

Material is level

FEN

3r1k2/1pp2p2/1p1q3p/4p2Q/1PB1Pp2/P1P2N1P/5P2/2K5 b - - 6 27

What to look for

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

27... Qd1+ 28. Kb2 28... Rd2+ 29. Nxd2 29... Qxh5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Qh5 27... Qd1+ 28. Kb2 28... Rd2+ 29. Nxd2 29... Qxh5