Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2026)

After the setup move Re1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04EZu

Rating

2026

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/1p6/p2P4/P7/2P5/1P5p/5kpK/4r1R1 w - - 1 55

What to look for

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

55. Rxe1 55... Kxe1 56. Kg1 56... h2+ 57. Kxg2 57... h1=Q+ 58. Kxh1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

54... Re1 55. Rxe1 55... Kxe1 56. Kg1 56... h2+ 57. Kxg2 57... h1=Q+ 58. Kxh1