Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2033)

After the setup move Rxb2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxb2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0cbJf

Rating

2033

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4k3/1R3p1p/2P1p1p1/4K3/p7/Pp6/1r3PPP/8 w - - 0 34

What to look for

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

34. Rb8+ 34... Ke7 35. c7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Rxb2 34. Rb8+ 34... Ke7 35. c7