Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2003)

After the setup move Rxc4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxc4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Ynrk

Rating

2003

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Hanging Piece

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/5k1p/1pq2ppP/3p2B1/p1RPr3/2P2QP1/5PK1/8 b - - 0 39

What to look for

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

39... dxc4 40. d5 40... Qxd5 41. Qxf6+ 41... Ke8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39. Rxc4 39... dxc4 40. d5 40... Qxd5 41. Qxf6+ 41... Ke8