Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2267)

After the setup move f5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0M3v7

Rating

2267

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/k7/P4P2/K1np4/8/4p3/4N3 b - - 0 59

What to look for

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

59... d3 60. Nxd3 60... Nb2+ 61. Nxb2 61... e1=Q

The full forcing line from the source position is:

59. f5 59... d3 60. Nxd3 60... Nb2+ 61. Nxb2 61... e1=Q