Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1387)

After the setup move Kb5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kb5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0S0As

Rating

1387

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

7r/P1R5/8/1k6/1p4K1/8/8/8 w - - 5 68

What to look for

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

68. Rb7+ 68... Ka6 69. Rb8 69... Kxa7 70. Rxh8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

67... Kb5 68. Rb7+ 68... Ka6 69. Rb8 69... Kxa7 70. Rxh8