Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1687)

After the setup move Rxf2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

00axT

Rating

1687

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

3R4/8/8/5p2/8/3p3P/1k3rP1/3K4 w - - 0 49

What to look for

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

49. Rxd3 49... Rxg2 50. Rd2+ 50... Rxd2+ 51. Kxd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48... Rxf2 49. Rxd3 49... Rxg2 50. Rd2+ 50... Rxd2+ 51. Kxd2