Chess tactic

Deflection Puzzle (2054)

After the setup move Qxd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

06h3O

Rating

2054

Side to move

White

Themes

Deflection, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 10 points

FEN

rn1qbk1r/ppB2ppp/5N2/8/8/P7/2P3PP/R3R2K w - - 0 20

What to look for

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

20. Bd6+ 20... Qxd6 21. Rxe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Qxd8 20. Bd6+ 20... Qxd6 21. Rxe8#