Find the decisive blow (difficulty 1125)

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White to move

Show solution
87654321 abcdefgh
  1. e4–d5 key move
  2. c6–d5
  3. f5–d4

What makes it

A pawn move forces mate in five. 9 half-moves of forced play. Rated 1125 — no gift.