Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2112)

After the setup move Re6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

08Q8g

Rating

2112

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

R2R4/6pk/4r2p/5N2/5P2/p7/q4PKP/8 w - - 1 38

What to look for

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

38. Nh4 38... Re8 39. Rxe8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Re6 38. Nh4 38... Re8 39. Rxe8