Deflection: pawn to d3
li-0M3v7Puzzle rating: 2267Theme: 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
59... d3 60. Nxd3 Nb2+ 61. Nxb2 e1=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: knight to b2 (+4.4).
- Strong! pawn to e1 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You win decisive material (+4.9).
- If instead Nxd3, then Nb2+ and you stay on top.
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