Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2233)

After the setup move Kf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0lgEc

Rating

2233

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/5k1p/4p3/4K3/6P1/5P2/8/8 w - - 1 47

What to look for

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

47. g5 47... Ke7 48. f4 48... Kd7 49. Kf6 49... Kd6 50. Kg7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

46... Kf7 47. g5 47... Ke7 48. f4 48... Kd7 49. Kf6 49... Kd6 50. Kg7