Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1908)

After the setup move Rd1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04L43

Rating

1908

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2k5/1p6/3B2P1/2P5/8/p4K2/8/3r4 w - - 1 58

What to look for

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

58. g7 58... Rg1 59. Bg3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

57... Rd1 58. g7 58... Rg1 59. Bg3