Mate in 3: deflection on e6
li-0EBLFPuzzle rating: 1993Theme: 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
29. Qxe6+ Kg7 30. Qg6+ Kh8 31. Qxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
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