Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1754)

After the setup move Rd8+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd8+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04fUn

Rating

1754

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2kr4/R7/3K4/2P5/4B3/p2P4/r7/8 w - - 3 58

What to look for

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

58. Kc6 58... Rb2 59. Ra8+ 59... Rb8 60. Bf5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

57... Rd8+ 58. Kc6 58... Rb2 59. Ra8+ 59... Rb8 60. Bf5+