Mate in 3: deflection on d1
li-0BRGlPuzzle rating: 2530Theme: 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
38... Qxd1+ 39. Rxd1 R8b2+ 40. Kd3 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd1, then R8b2+ and you stay on top.
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