Deflection: king to e7
li-0Giz1Puzzle rating: 1827Theme: 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
51. Ke7 Rxf1 52. d7+ Kb7 53. d8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+5.7).
- Strong! pawn to d8 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Rxf1, then d7+ and you stay on top.
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