Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (1817)

After the setup move Kc6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kc6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0KI1V

Rating

1817

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/2p4p/K1k4P/8/P7/8/8/8 w - - 2 45

What to look for

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

45. a5 45... Kd7 46. Kb7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44... Kc6 45. a5 45... Kd7 46. Kb7