Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2368)

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

Position after Qc7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

01JlU

Rating

2368

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Exposed King

Material

Material is level

FEN

4r2r/p1Q2pk1/1pp3p1/6q1/2BP2P1/8/PP2N1R1/6K1 b - - 9 35

What to look for

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

35... Qe3+ 36. Rf2 36... Rh1+ 37. Kxh1 37... Qxf2 38. Qxf7+ 38... Qxf7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35. Qc7 35... Qe3+ 36. Rf2 36... Rh1+ 37. Kxh1 37... Qxf2 38. Qxf7+ 38... Qxf7