Learn How to Deflection Fork: Winning Combination
This puzzle shows a classic middlegame tactical refutation where active pieces outweigh static concerns. White’s pieces are ideally placed to exploit a pinned defender and a vulnerable back rank, creating a forcing sequence that wins material and keeps the attack alive. The key idea is to use a forcing capture to remove the key defender, then follow with a rook invasion that hits multiple targets at once. It is a strong example of how tactical themes can override material balance.