Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (1011)

After the setup move Rxc2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxc2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ZcMH

Rating

1011

Side to move

White

Themes

Deflection, Endgame, Mate

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

5r2/2b5/2N1R2p/6pk/8/1P4PP/2r2PK1/8 w - - 0 41

What to look for

Remove or distract a defender from a critical square or piece.

41. g4+ 41... Kh4 42. Rxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40... Rxc2 41. g4+ 41... Kh4 42. Rxh6#