Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2136)

After the setup move h6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0gbeh

Rating

2136

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6r1/2Q1bk2/2p4P/2p1p3/2P1Nq2/3P1P2/5K2/7R b - - 0 37

What to look for

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

37... Ra8 38. Rd1 38... Ra2+ 39. Nd2 39... Rxd2+ 40. Rxd2 40... Qxd2+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. h6 37... Ra8 38. Rd1 38... Ra2+ 39. Nd2 39... Rxd2+ 40. Rxd2 40... Qxd2+