Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (1308)

After the setup move Qxc6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxc6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0W0U5

Rating

1308

Side to move

Black

Themes

Deflection, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3r4/p1q3kp/2Q3p1/1p2bp2/1P6/P3P2P/R1R2PP1/3r1NK1 b - - 0 26

What to look for

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

26... Bh2+ 27. Kh1 27... Rxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Qxc6 26... Bh2+ 27. Kh1 27... Rxf1#