Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2095)

After the setup move Nh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nh7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Wgdk

Rating

2095

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r2q1k1r/2nb1p1n/3p3b/p1pP1BNp/2P5/2N5/PP1Q2PP/4RRK1 w - - 2 21

What to look for

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

21. Ne6+ 21... Nxe6 22. Qxh6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Nh7 21. Ne6+ 21... Nxe6 22. Qxh6+