Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2351)

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

0WkkZ

Rating

2351

Side to move

White

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Exposed King

Material

Material is level

FEN

4k3/R7/5K2/4P3/6p1/8/8/6r1 w - - 4 57

What to look for

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

57. Ra8+ 57... Kd7 58. e6+ 58... Kd6 59. Rd8+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

56... Ke8 57. Ra8+ 57... Kd7 58. e6+ 58... Kd6 59. Rd8+