Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2231)

After the setup move b3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after b3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0L5Lt

Rating

2231

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/8/2p5/1p6/8/1P2k1K1/P1P5/8 b - - 0 48

What to look for

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

48... b4 49. Kg4 49... Kd2 50. Kf5 50... Kxc2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48. b3 48... b4 49. Kg4 49... Kd2 50. Kf5 50... Kxc2