Deflection: pawn to h7
li-05vpYPuzzle rating: 1963Theme: 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
61. h7 Rh4 62. Rg4+ Rxg4 63. h8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: rook to g4, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Strong! pawn to h8 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You win decisive material (+2.7).
- If instead Rh4, then Rg4+ and you stay on top.
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