Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2259)

After the setup move Kd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0pOyt

Rating

2259

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Discovered Attack, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2rr4/3k4/p3pQ2/1p1bP3/8/P6P/1q3PP1/3RR1K1 w - - 3 32

What to look for

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

32. Rxd5+ 32... exd5 33. e6+ 33... Kd6 34. Qxb2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Kd7 32. Rxd5+ 32... exd5 33. e6+ 33... Kd6 34. Qxb2