Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1595)

After the setup move Qc3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0QuvA

Rating

1595

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Exposed King

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r5k1/3b2b1/p4p2/1p1pP2Q/1P5P/2q1P1B1/P3BPPK/8 w - - 5 29

What to look for

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

29. exf6 29... Qxf6 30. Qxd5+ 30... Qe6 31. Qxa8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Qc3 29. exf6 29... Qxf6 30. Qxd5+ 30... Qe6 31. Qxa8+