Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2030)

After the setup move Rd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0XVcD

Rating

2030

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Exposed King

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3N4/1R6/1p3k2/1P6/3rp1P1/5n2/3pK3/8 w - - 2 62

What to look for

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

62. Rxb6+ 62... Ke7 63. Nc6+ 63... Kd7 64. Nxd4 64... d1=Q+ 65. Kxd1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

61... Rd4 62. Rxb6+ 62... Ke7 63. Nc6+ 63... Kd7 64. Nxd4 64... d1=Q+ 65. Kxd1