Mate in 3: deflection on c1
li-0IeoaPuzzle rating: 2212Theme: 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
49... Qxc1+ 50. Rxc1 Rxa2+ 51. Kb1 Nd2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a2 (#1).
- Strong! knight to d2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc1, then Rxa2+ and you stay on top.
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