Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2102)

After the setup move Nb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nb4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0MYcV

Rating

2102

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/8/5BP1/8/1nk5/np6/8/K7 w - - 3 55

What to look for

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

55. g7 55... Nac2+ 56. Kb1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

54... Nb4 55. g7 55... Nac2+ 56. Kb1