Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2007)

After the setup move Ke4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

08tFs

Rating

2007

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/1p6/p7/P3k3/1KP5/8/8 w - - 4 52

What to look for

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

52. Kc4 52... Ke3 53. Kb5 53... Kd3 54. Kxb6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

51... Ke4 52. Kc4 52... Ke3 53. Kb5 53... Kd3 54. Kxb6