Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2085)

After the setup move Rc6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0E5pf

Rating

2085

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Skewer

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2R1R3/3k2p1/2r2p1p/p2r1P2/1b1P3P/4B3/4K3/8 w - - 6 46

What to look for

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

46. Rcd8+ 46... Kc7 47. Rxd5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

45... Rc6 46. Rcd8+ 46... Kc7 47. Rxd5