Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1827)

After the setup move e3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0cl2u

Rating

1827

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3r2k1/p1QP4/2p4p/5pq1/1P6/2P1p3/P2R4/2K5 w - - 0 43

What to look for

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

43. Rg2 43... Qxg2 44. Qxd8+ 44... Kg7 45. Qe7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42... e3 43. Rg2 43... Qxg2 44. Qxd8+ 44... Kg7 45. Qe7+