Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2152)

After the setup move Rc4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Smlf

Rating

2152

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/6pk/2P5/2R3P1/p7/r7/6K1 b - - 1 41

What to look for

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

41... Rb2 42. Ra4 42... a2 43. c6 43... Rb1+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Rc4 41... Rb2 42. Ra4 42... a2 43. c6 43... Rb1+