Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (1246)

After the setup move Bf1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bf1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

03U5L

Rating

1246

Side to move

Black

Themes

Deflection, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

r1b1k2N/pppp2pp/2n5/3Qp3/8/8/PPP4P/RNB1qBKn b q - 3 12

What to look for

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

12... Qf2+ 13. Kxh1 13... Qxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12. Bf1 12... Qf2+ 13. Kxh1 13... Qxf1#