Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2436)

After the setup move Bb2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bb2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0nOXt

Rating

2436

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Defensive Move, Endgame

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/7p/5p2/2b1p1pP/k1p1P1P1/2P2P2/1BK5/8 b - - 10 40

What to look for

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

40... Be3 41. Ba1 41... Ka3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40. Bb2 40... Be3 41. Ba1 41... Ka3