Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1953)

After the setup move Qc5+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc5+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0FQ95

Rating

1953

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r1b2r1k/p1p2p1p/2pp1p2/2q2P2/8/P2B2R1/3Q2PP/4R1K1 w - - 3 20

What to look for

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

20. Kh1 20... Bxf5 21. Qh6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Qc5+ 20. Kh1 20... Bxf5 21. Qh6