Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1867)

After the setup move Rc7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0YhIz

Rating

1867

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

5k2/2R3p1/5n2/4B3/2p1p3/3pP1Pp/5P1P/6K1 b - - 3 41

What to look for

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

41... d2 42. Rc8+ 42... Ke7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Rc7 41... d2 42. Rc8+ 42... Ke7