Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2178)

After the setup move Qb7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0B3xW

Rating

2178

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/1Q3ppk/8/4n2p/8/2P3P1/P3qPBP/3r1RK1 b - - 8 29

What to look for

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

29... Nf3+ 30. Qxf3 30... Rxf1+ 31. Bxf1 31... Qxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Qb7 29... Nf3+ 30. Qxf3 30... Rxf1+ 31. Bxf1 31... Qxf3