Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2013)

After the setup move Re8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0hfa7

Rating

2013

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Exposed King

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4r2k/2q3b1/p2pQnp1/1pp2P2/6b1/2P3N1/PP3R2/2R3K1 w - - 2 27

What to look for

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

27. Rh2+ 27... Bh5 28. Nxh5 28... gxh5 29. Rxh5+ 29... Nxh5 30. Qxe8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Re8 27. Rh2+ 27... Bh5 28. Nxh5 28... gxh5 29. Rxh5+ 29... Nxh5 30. Qxe8+