Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2235)

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

0Di7Q

Rating

2235

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/8/5p2/p1r3k1/1pR2p2/1P3P1P/1P3KP1/8 b - - 8 42

What to look for

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

42... Rxc4 43. bxc4 43... a4 44. h4+ 44... Kf5 45. Ke2 45... a3 46. bxa3 46... bxa3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42. Rc4 42... Rxc4 43. bxc4 43... a4 44. h4+ 44... Kf5 45. Ke2 45... a3 46. bxa3 46... bxa3