Deflection: pawn to e2
li-01JpmPuzzle rating: 1471Theme: Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
46... e2+ 47. Kc2 e1=Q 48. Rxf4+ Kg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to e1 (+3.2).
- Strong! king to g2 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win decisive material (+3.5).
- If instead Kc2, then e1=Q and you win the pawn.
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