Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2141)

After the setup move Bb6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bb6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Tked

Rating

2141

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/R7/1b1rkp2/6p1/3PK3/4NP2/8/8 w - - 23 54

What to look for

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

54. d5+ 54... Rxd5 55. Re7+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

53... Bb6 54. d5+ 54... Rxd5 55. Re7+