Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2059)

After the setup move Bd6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bd6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0C6Ch

Rating

2059

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Pin

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/6p1/3BR1K1/1p2P3/p4k1r/P7/1P2b3/8 b - - 1 46

What to look for

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

46... Rh6+ 47. Kf7 47... Bc4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

46. Bd6 46... Rh6+ 47. Kf7 47... Bc4