Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2263)

After the setup move Rd8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0cGIA

Rating

2263

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3R4/8/6p1/1p3bP1/2k2K2/8/8/8 b - - 3 66

What to look for

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

66... b4 67. Rf8 67... b3 68. Rxf5 68... b2 69. Rf7 69... b1=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

66. Rd8 66... b4 67. Rf8 67... b3 68. Rxf5 68... b2 69. Rf7 69... b1=Q