Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1773)

After the setup move Qf2+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf2+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0PWNt

Rating

1773

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

6k1/pp3r1p/2p5/7Q/2P3PP/P3p3/1P2Rq1K/8 w - - 2 37

What to look for

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

37. Rxf2 37... exf2 38. Qxf7+ 38... Kxf7 39. Kg2 39... f1=B+ 40. Kxf1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36... Qf2+ 37. Rxf2 37... exf2 38. Qxf7+ 38... Kxf7 39. Kg2 39... f1=B+ 40. Kxf1