Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1341)

After the setup move Ke3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UVfO

Rating

1341

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Exposed King

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/pk6/3r3p/4Q1p1/1P2p3/P3K1PP/3r2P1/8 b - - 6 37

What to look for

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

37... R6d3+ 38. Kxe4 38... Re2+ 39. Kxd3 39... Rxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Ke3 37... R6d3+ 38. Kxe4 38... Re2+ 39. Kxd3 39... Rxe5