Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2007)

After the setup move Rg2+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg2+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

07Al6

Rating

2007

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/R2bpk2/2p1p2p/1pP1P2P/1P1N1P2/4K1r1/8 w - - 3 50

What to look for

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

50. Kf1 50... Rd2 51. Rxd6 51... Ke7 52. Ke1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49... Rg2+ 50. Kf1 50... Rd2 51. Rxd6 51... Ke7 52. Ke1