Mate in 3: deflection on g1
li-08hjEPuzzle rating: 2237Theme: 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
37... Ng1+ 38. Kh4 Rxh2+ 39. Kg4 h5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Rxh2+ and you stay on top.
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