Mate in 3: deflection on e8
li-03JHVPuzzle rating: 972Theme: Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Qe8+ Bf8 28. Qxf7+ Kh8 29. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
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