Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2194)

After the setup move Qxf3+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf3+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0P7Rc

Rating

2194

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3rr1k1/pp3p1N/2pb2pB/8/3n2PR/5q1Q/PP5P/R6K w - - 0 27

What to look for

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

27. Qxf3 27... Nxf3 28. Nf6+ 28... Kh8 29. Rh3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Qxf3+ 27. Qxf3 27... Nxf3 28. Nf6+ 28... Kh8 29. Rh3