Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1599)

After the setup move Qxg5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0dF4P

Rating

1599

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3k2b/4pp2/p1ppb3/q3n1Q1/4P3/2N2PB1/PPP3P1/2KR1B2 b q - 0 17

What to look for

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

17... Nd3+ 18. Rxd3 18... Qxg5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17. Qxg5 17... Nd3+ 18. Rxd3 18... Qxg5+