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Deflection Puzzle (1155)

After the setup move Kg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kg2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0TAhu
Rating
1155
Side to move
Black
Themes
Deflection, Endgame, Mate
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/6k1/4Q3/pp1p4/3q2P1/1P3r1P/6K1/4R3 b - - 1 50

What to look for

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

DeflectionEndgameMate

Solution

50... Qf2+ 51. Kh1 51... Rxh3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

50. Kg2 50... Qf2+ 51. Kh1 51... Rxh3#

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