Deflection: pawn to b2
li-02fzYPuzzle rating: 1385Theme: 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
50... b2 51. Rb7 Rxh7+ 52. Rxh7 b1=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: rook to h7 (+5.3).
- Strong! pawn to b1 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Rb7, then Rxh7+ and you stay on top.
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