Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
40… c4 41. a4 bxa4
The position
This advanced puzzle (rating 1978) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Zugzwang, Quiet Move, Pawn Endgame.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Zugzwang, 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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