Chess tactic

Crushing Puzzle (2588)

After the setup move b3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after b3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

02BWG

Rating

2588

Side to move

Black

Themes

Crushing, Endgame, Quiet Move

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/1p4p1/p2p4/3k4/1P3PP1/P2K4/8 b - - 0 36

What to look for

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

36... b5 37. a3 37... b4 38. a4 38... g5 39. Ke2 39... Kc3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. b3 36... b5 37. a3 37... b4 38. a4 38... g5 39. Ke2 39... Kc3