Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2113)

After the setup move Qxc4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxc4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Lthg

Rating

2113

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2r5/5pkp/3R1pp1/4P3/2q4P/1n4P1/4Q2K/8 w - - 0 38

What to look for

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

38. exf6+ 38... Kg8 39. Qxc4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Qxc4 38. exf6+ 38... Kg8 39. Qxc4