Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1954)

After the setup move Rc3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0HCqL

Rating

1954

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/3Q4/1pr1R1R1/1k1p4/2qP4/p1r5/5P2/6K1 w - - 2 44

What to look for

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

44. Rxc6 44... Rc1+ 45. Kh2 45... Qxc6 46. Rxc6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43... Rc3 44. Rxc6 44... Rc1+ 45. Kh2 45... Qxc6 46. Rxc6