Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2039)

After the setup move f5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0AgBq

Rating

2039

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/2R2p1p/8/1bpp1P2/1p1b2PK/1B1P4/2P1r3/5R2 b - - 0 34

What to look for

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

34... Rh2+ 35. Kg5 35... f6+ 36. Kf4 36... Be5+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34. f5 34... Rh2+ 35. Kg5 35... f6+ 36. Kf4 36... Be5+