Black to move
Your move
Find the best move for Black.
Solution
49… a2 50. ♜a3 ♜b3+ 51. ♜xb3 a1=♛
The position
This easy puzzle (rating 1272) asks Black to move to find the winning idea. It features these themes: Promotion, Rook Endgame, Deflection.
It is Black to move. Look for the tactic hiding in the position — Promotion, Rook 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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