Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
52… ♚c4 53. ♚d2 b4 54. cxb4 ♚xd4 55. b5 cxb5 56. ♚c2 ♚c4
The position
This advanced puzzle (rating 2092) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Zugzwang, Pawn Endgame, Deflection.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Zugzwang, Pawn Endgame, Deflection. Drag a piece on the board to play your move; the puzzle will tell you if you found the best continuation.
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