Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1625)

After the setup move Qe3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

01rpc

Rating

1625

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/5k2/4p1p1/p6p/2Kp1P1P/1P2q3/P2Q4/8 w - - 2 46

What to look for

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

46. Qxe3 46... dxe3 47. Kd3 47... e2 48. Kxe2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

45... Qe3 46. Qxe3 46... dxe3 47. Kd3 47... e2 48. Kxe2