Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2201)

After the setup move Kg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Gd2X

Rating

2201

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4Q3/5rkp/6p1/4p1P1/4P3/pr2qP2/6R1/5R1K w - - 4 42

What to look for

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

42. Qxe5+ 42... Kg8 43. Rc2 43... Rb8 44. Qxb8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Kg7 42. Qxe5+ 42... Kg8 43. Rc2 43... Rb8 44. Qxb8+