Puzzle theme
Deflection puzzles
Force a defender away from the square it protects.
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Example: White to move
A deflection puzzle rated about 1291. Find the best move for White.
Show the solution
38. Qxh6+ Rh7 39. Qxf8#
Other tactical themes
- Mate in 1
- Mate in 2
- Mate in 3
- Fork
- Pin
- Skewer
- Discovered Attack
- Double Check
- Back Rank Mate
- Smothered Mate
- Queenside Attack
- Sacrifice
- Clearance
- Attraction
- Hanging Piece
- Endgame