Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2300)

After the setup move Qc7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0XOto

Rating

2300

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1kr5/2q2p2/3Qp1p1/1p2P3/3B1P2/PP6/KP6/8 w - - 5 42

What to look for

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

42. Bb6 42... Qxd6 43. exd6 43... Kb7 44. d7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Qc7 42. Bb6 42... Qxd6 43. exd6 43... Kb7 44. d7