Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2000)

After the setup move f4+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f4+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0HcRr

Rating

2000

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

7R/8/5rp1/1q4kp/5P1r/7Q/PP6/3B1R1K b - - 0 43

What to look for

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

43... Rfxf4 44. Rg1+ 44... Kf6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43. f4+ 43... Rfxf4 44. Rg1+ 44... Kf6