Deflection: pawn to f2
li-02zvePuzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
53... f2 54. Ke2 d3+ 55. Kxd3 f1=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+6.5).
- Strong! pawn to f1 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Ke2, then d3+ and you stay on top.
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