Mate in 3: deflection on f6
li-0H1iaPuzzle rating: 2074Theme: 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
46. Nf6+ gxf6 47. Rxh6+ Kg7 48. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf6, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
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