Deflection: queen to d6 (c7)
li-0KNLkPuzzle rating: 2514Theme: 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
24... Qxd6 25. Rxd6 Rxa1+ 26. Kh2 Nxe4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- Well found: rook to a1 (+2.9).
- Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxd6, then Rxa1+ and you stay on top.
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