Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2090)

After the setup move Rf5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0hGRz

Rating

2090

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5rk1/1p6/1N6/3p1Rp1/p1pP2Pp/P1P2p1K/1P6/8 b - - 3 43

What to look for

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

43... Rxf5 44. gxf5 44... g4+ 45. Kxh4 45... f2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43. Rf5 43... Rxf5 44. gxf5 44... g4+ 45. Kxh4 45... f2