Mate in 3: deflection on f2 (h4)
li-04c6uPuzzle rating: 1625Theme: 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
25... Qxf2+ 26. Rxf2 Rxe1+ 27. Rf1 Rexf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf2, then Rxe1+ and you stay on top.
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