Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2091)

After the setup move Qe1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0PTo9

Rating

2091

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Middlegame, Pin

Material

Material is level

FEN

4r3/2R3pk/3Q1pnp/1P1p4/1p1Pb1B1/4N1PK/5P1P/4q3 w - - 8 35

What to look for

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

35. Qxf6 35... Ne7 36. Rxe7 36... Rxe7 37. Qxe7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... Qe1 35. Qxf6 35... Ne7 36. Rxe7 36... Rxe7 37. Qxe7