Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (1605)

After the setup move Rae1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rae1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Sskx

Rating

1605

Side to move

Black

Themes

Deflection, Endgame, Mate

Material

Material is level

FEN

4rr1k/p1pp3p/1p4p1/3Q4/2P4q/8/PP2RPPP/4R1K1 b - - 6 19

What to look for

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

19... Qxf2+ 20. Rxf2 20... Rxe1+ 21. Rf1 21... Rexf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19. Rae1 19... Qxf2+ 20. Rxf2 20... Rxe1+ 21. Rf1 21... Rexf1#