Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2062)

After the setup move f6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0LHg3

Rating

2062

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Hanging Piece, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

4rk1r/1pp2p2/p2p1P2/2bB2Q1/3P4/2P3Pq/PP3P2/4RNK1 b - - 0 26

What to look for

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

26... Rxe1 27. Qg7+ 27... Ke8 28. Qxf7+ 28... Kd8 29. Qe7+ 29... Rxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. f6 26... Rxe1 27. Qg7+ 27... Ke8 28. Qxf7+ 28... Kd8 29. Qe7+ 29... Rxe7