Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1884)

After the setup move Rf4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0d7xr

Rating

1884

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/8/6k1/4pR2/4K3/r4P2/8 b - - 5 54

What to look for

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

54... Ra3+ 55. Kxe4 55... Ra4+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

54. Rf4 54... Ra3+ 55. Kxe4 55... Ra4+