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Deflection Puzzle (1220)

After the setup move f4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0OIxJ
Rating
1220
Side to move
Black
Themes
Deflection, Endgame, Mate
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
5k2/8/7p/1B2n1p1/P4P2/6PK/1r5P/5R2 b - - 0 41

What to look for

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

DeflectionEndgameMate

Solution

41... g4+ 42. Kh4 42... Rxh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. f4 41... g4+ 42. Kh4 42... Rxh2#

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