Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (1636)

After the setup move Qxf6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

01lcr

Rating

1636

Side to move

Black

Themes

Deflection, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r3k1/5p1p/4pQpP/Bb1p4/p2P4/q2BPP2/1rPK2P1/3R3R b - - 0 25

What to look for

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

25... Qxd3+ 26. Ke1 26... Qxe3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Qxf6 25... Qxd3+ 26. Ke1 26... Qxe3#