Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1903)

After the setup move Rh3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rh3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0EpLr

Rating

1903

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/2P4R/1p6/1P6/7r/4K1pk/8 w - - 8 49

What to look for

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

49. Rxh3+ 49... Kxh3 50. c7 50... g1=Q 51. c8=Q+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48... Rh3 49. Rxh3+ 49... Kxh3 50. c7 50... g1=Q 51. c8=Q+