Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2118)

After the setup move Rc2+, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc2+. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

08Q0S

Rating

2118

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/1p6/1P5R/3Kp1p1/2r2b2/2k5/2R5/8 b - - 3 43

What to look for

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

43... Kxc2 44. Kxc4 44... e4 45. Rh7 45... e3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43. Rc2+ 43... Kxc2 44. Kxc4 44... e4 45. Rh7 45... e3