Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2046)

After the setup move Kf4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0cVwQ

Rating

2046

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Promotion

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/3K1n1P/4p3/4p3/4Pk2/8/8/8 w - - 2 42

What to look for

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

42. Ke7 42... Ng5 43. h8=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Kf4 42. Ke7 42... Ng5 43. h8=Q