Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2011)

After the setup move Rxd3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

08NVX

Rating

2011

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/4r3/3k2p1/p1pB3p/2P3bP/P2Rr3/1PK3P1/5R2 b - - 0 39

What to look for

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

39... Rxd3 40. Rf6+ 40... Ke5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39. Rxd3 39... Rxd3 40. Rf6+ 40... Ke5