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Crushing Puzzle (2028)

After the setup move Bd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bd8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0IRJO
Rating
2028
Side to move
White
Themes
Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1r1b4/3P1k1p/BB4p1/P3pp2/6P1/7P/5P2/6K1 w - - 1 40

What to look for

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

CrushingDefensive MoveEndgame

Solution

40. Bxd8 40... Rxd8 41. Bc8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39... Bd8 40. Bxd8 40... Rxd8 41. Bc8

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