Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2053)

After the setup move Kxh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxh7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0a7Ml

Rating

2053

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r1br4/pp3ppk/3Pp3/3n4/4N1R1/1P6/1q3PPP/3Q1RK1 w - - 0 22

What to look for

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

22. Rh4+ 22... Kg8 23. Qh5 23... g6 24. Qh7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Kxh7 22. Rh4+ 22... Kg8 23. Qh5 23... g6 24. Qh7+