Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2119)

After the setup move Kd4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0V8db

Rating

2119

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Sacrifice

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/5pk1/6p1/6P1/pppK1P1P/8/PP6/8 b - - 1 42

What to look for

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

42... c3 43. bxc3 43... b3 44. axb3 44... a3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42. Kd4 42... c3 43. bxc3 43... b3 44. axb3 44... a3