Solution
45. ♜a7+ ♚d8 46. ♞e6+ ♚c8 47. ♞d6+ ♚b8 48. ♜b7+ ♚a8 49. ♞c7#
The position
This advanced puzzle (rating 2088) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Fork, Mate in 5.
It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Fork, Mate in 5. 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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