Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (1654)

After the setup move Qxf3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mJJ3

Rating

1654

Side to move

White

Themes

Deflection, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 9 points

FEN

2r3k1/1b2bpp1/p3p2P/1p1pN3/3P1P2/1P3q2/P1B2R1P/6K1 w - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28. h7+ 28... Kh8 29. Nxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Qxf3 28. h7+ 28... Kh8 29. Nxf7#