Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1211)

After the setup move Ne1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0H7xu

Rating

1211

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/8/8/8/8/1p2k3/1Kp5/4N3 b - - 6 58

What to look for

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

58... Kd2 59. Nf3+ 59... Kd1 60. Kxb3 60... c1=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

58. Ne1 58... Kd2 59. Nf3+ 59... Kd1 60. Kxb3 60... c1=Q