Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2055)

After the setup move Rf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0H6pq

Rating

2055

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

1k6/5p2/1KR5/1P3r2/8/8/8/8 w - - 11 61

What to look for

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

61. Rh6 61... Kc8 62. Kc6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

60... Rf5 61. Rh6 61... Kc8 62. Kc6