Learn How to Deflect: Crushing Endgame Tactic
This chess endgame puzzle is a classic example of a crushing deflection tactic. White’s heavy pieces are active, and the key idea is to force a capture that drags a defender away from an important square. Once that defender is removed, the remaining target becomes vulnerable and the position collapses. In practical classical chess, these short tactical refutations often decide the game immediately because the opponent’s king and major pieces are tied to defense.