Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1403)

After the setup move Kb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kb4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ge7u

Rating

1403

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/5p1p/R3bPp1/1kppK1P1/7P/8/8 w - - 4 46

What to look for

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

46. Rxe5 46... fxe5 47. f6 47... Kb3 48. f7 48... c3 49. f8=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

45... Kb4 46. Rxe5 46... fxe5 47. f6 47... Kb3 48. f7 48... c3 49. f8=Q