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Crushing Puzzle (2066)

After the setup move Bb2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bb2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
07QNR
Rating
2066
Side to move
Black
Themes
Crushing, Deflection, Endgame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/2p5/2r3P1/8/8/3k4/pB2pK2/4R3 b - - 1 52

What to look for

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

CrushingDeflectionEndgame

Solution

52... Rxg6 53. Rxe2 53... Rg2+ 54. Kxg2 54... Kxe2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. Bb2 52... Rxg6 53. Rxe2 53... Rg2+ 54. Kxg2 54... Kxe2

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