Mate in 3: deflection on f7
li-063ioPuzzle rating: 1479Theme: 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
24. Qxf7+ Rxf7 25. Rxe8+ Rf8 26. Rfxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf7, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
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