Solution
45. ♚xa3 ♚f7 46. ♚b4 ♚e6 47. ♚c4 ♚d6 48. ♚d4
The position
This expert puzzle (rating 2212) asks White to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Zugzwang.
It is White to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Zugzwang. 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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