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Deflection Puzzle (1141)

After the setup move gxh6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after gxh6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Qp6f
Rating
1141
Side to move
White
Themes
Deflection, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2b2r1k/1p1q1r2/p3p1Qp/3pP3/2pN1P2/2P1P1R1/PP4P1/6K1 w - - 0 27

What to look for

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

DeflectionMateMate in 2

Solution

27. Qxh6+ 27... Rh7 28. Qxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... gxh6 27. Qxh6+ 27... Rh7 28. Qxf8#

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