Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2137)

After the setup move Qf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0lW1S

Rating

2137

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

r4r2/pp4k1/5qp1/2p1Qb2/2B5/4P3/PPP3P1/2K4R w - - 2 24

What to look for

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

24. Qc7+ 24... Rf7 25. Bxf7 25... Rc8 26. Qxb7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qf6 24. Qc7+ 24... Rf7 25. Bxf7 25... Rc8 26. Qxb7