Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1858)

After the setup move Na4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Na4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0i6gr

Rating

1858

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5k1r/4Rp1p/p1Np1qp1/3P4/np3P2/7Q/PpP3PP/1K6 w - - 4 28

What to look for

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

28. Qh6+ 28... Qg7 29. Re8+ 29... Kxe8 30. Qxg7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Na4 28. Qh6+ 28... Qg7 29. Re8+ 29... Kxe8 30. Qxg7