Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1767)

After the setup move Bd3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bd3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0IReH

Rating

1767

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Exposed King

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

7k/p3q3/1p2p2p/3pP3/3P1pP1/2PB2p1/P1Q2P2/7K b - - 1 33

What to look for

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

33... Qh4+ 34. Kg2 34... Qh2+ 35. Kf3 35... g2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Bd3 33... Qh4+ 34. Kg2 34... Qh2+ 35. Kf3 35... g2