Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2089)

After the setup move Rc8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UVL6

Rating

2089

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2R2rk1/p4ppp/1p3n2/8/3Pp3/PQ2Pq2/1P3P2/2R2K2 b - - 5 28

What to look for

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

28... Qh3+ 29. Ke1 29... Rxc8 30. Rxc8+ 30... Qxc8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Rc8 28... Qh3+ 29. Ke1 29... Rxc8 30. Rxc8+ 30... Qxc8