Tactics
What is a Deflection in chess?
- Defender
- Forcing
- Tactic
Forcing a defender away from an important job such as guarding a square, piece, or mating line.
What to look for on the board
- A defender protecting mate.
- A defender protecting a loose queen or rook.
- A defender that must respond to a check or capture.
Types and patterns
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