Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1125)

After the setup move Kd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

08vmA

Rating

1125

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/8/8/6p1/3k2P1/2p4P/5P2/3K4 b - - 2 52

What to look for

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

52... Kd3 53. Kc1 53... c2 54. Kb2 54... Kd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. Kd1 52... Kd3 53. Kc1 53... c2 54. Kb2 54... Kd2