Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2285)

After the setup move Ke8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0AbZT

Rating

2285

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4k3/8/4K3/p3PPp1/P7/2b4P/8/8 w - - 1 56

What to look for

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

56. f6 56... Bb4 57. Kf5 57... Kd7 58. e6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

55... Ke8 56. f6 56... Bb4 57. Kf5 57... Kd7 58. e6+