Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1817)

After the setup move Ke2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0heiy

Rating

1817

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/8/1Pk5/2P4p/3B1p1P/4p3/3pK3/8 b - - 2 60

What to look for

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

60... f3+ 61. Kd1 61... f2 62. Bxe3 62... f1=Q+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

60. Ke2 60... f3+ 61. Kd1 61... f2 62. Bxe3 62... f1=Q+