Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2056)

After the setup move Kh6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0j3jw

Rating

2056

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/5p1k/p6P/1pp1K1P1/8/PP6/8 w - - 3 49

What to look for

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

49. Kd4 49... c3 50. bxc3 50... bxc3 51. Kxc3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48... Kh6 49. Kd4 49... c3 50. bxc3 50... bxc3 51. Kxc3