Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1636)

After the setup move Rc1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0PsyA

Rating

1636

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/2P2p2/4k1p1/1R2P2p/3K3P/8/8/2r5 w - - 1 41

What to look for

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

41. Rc5 41... Rxc5 42. Kxc5 42... Kd7 43. Kb6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40... Rc1 41. Rc5 41... Rxc5 42. Kxc5 42... Kd7 43. Kb6