Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2005)

After the setup move Rc1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0CJYV

Rating

2005

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

q7/4P2k/3P2p1/1p2Rp1p/pB3P1P/P5P1/5P1K/2r5 w - - 3 43

What to look for

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

43. Be1 43... Qe8 44. d7 44... Qxd7 45. e8=Q 45... Qxe8 46. Rxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42... Rc1 43. Be1 43... Qe8 44. d7 44... Qxd7 45. e8=Q 45... Qxe8 46. Rxe8