Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2195)

After the setup move Qxf7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0JIAT

Rating

2195

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

3k4/p2n1Q2/6p1/P1r5/5p2/1PbP4/2P2P2/1K6 b - - 0 32

What to look for

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

32... Rxa5 33. Qg8+ 33... Ke7 34. Qg7+ 34... Bxg7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Qxf7 32... Rxa5 33. Qg8+ 33... Ke7 34. Qg7+ 34... Bxg7