Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1953)

After the setup move e5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ObiB

Rating

1953

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Pin

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r3k1/4rq1p/2p3p1/2P1p1P1/1p2QP2/1P1B2K1/8/5R2 w - - 0 42

What to look for

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

42. Bc4 42... exf4+ 43. Qxf4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... e5 42. Bc4 42... exf4+ 43. Qxf4