Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2232)

After the setup move Bc6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bc6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0iE0n

Rating

2232

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/8/2B4p/8/1ppk1P2/2p5/2K4P/8 b - - 4 52

What to look for

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

52... b3+ 53. Kc1 53... Kd3 54. Be8 54... b2+ 55. Kb1 55... c2+ 56. Kxb2 56... Kd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52. Bc6 52... b3+ 53. Kc1 53... Kd3 54. Be8 54... b2+ 55. Kb1 55... c2+ 56. Kxb2 56... Kd2