Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1965)

After the setup move Kg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

09k5o

Rating

1965

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3q1r2/pp3pk1/4pRp1/2r1P1Qp/8/2P5/PP4P1/5R1K w - - 2 29

What to look for

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

29. Rxf7+ 29... Rxf7 30. Rxf7+ 30... Kxf7 31. Qxd8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Kg7 29. Rxf7+ 29... Rxf7 30. Rxf7+ 30... Kxf7 31. Qxd8