Deflection: pawn to e5
li-034NCPuzzle rating: 1651Theme: 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
14... e5 15. Qxe5 Qxd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxe5, then Qxd2 and you stay on top.
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