Mate in 2: deflection on b4
li-05CfQPuzzle rating: 994Theme: 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
51. b4+ Ka4 52. Rxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka4, then Rxa6# and it is mate.
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