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Crushing Puzzle (2023)

After the setup move Kf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0eM9L
Rating
2023
Side to move
White
Themes
Crushing, Endgame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1r6/5kpp/pP6/P4p2/2N1p3/4P1P1/5P1P/6K1 w - - 1 38

What to look for

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

CrushingEndgame

Solution

38. Ne5+ 38... Ke8 39. Nc6 39... Rb7 40. Nb4 40... Kd8 41. Nxa6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Kf7 38. Ne5+ 38... Ke8 39. Nc6 39... Rb7 40. Nb4 40... Kd8 41. Nxa6

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