Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2033)

After the setup move Kg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Lbqj

Rating

2033

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2r3k1/7p/p3R1p1/1p1P1q2/3Q4/6K1/PP3P1P/8 b - - 2 30

What to look for

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

30... Rc4 31. Qxc4 31... bxc4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Kg3 30... Rc4 31. Qxc4 31... bxc4