Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
44… b4 45. cxb4 a4 46. bxa4 c4 47. a5 c3 48. a6 c2 49. a7 c1=♛ 50. a8=♛ ♛d1+ 51. ♛f3 ♛xf3#
The position
This advanced puzzle (rating 1897) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Promotion, Mate in 5, Quiet Move, Pawn Endgame.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Promotion, Mate in 5, Quiet Move, Pawn Endgame. 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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