Deflection in
chess is a tactic that forces an opposing piece to leave the square, rank or file it occupies, thus exposing the king or a valuable piece. It is typically used in the context of a combination or attack, where the deflected piece is critical to the defence. Deflection may be used as a
gambit to cause an opponent's piece to move to a less suitable square.
Deflections are often used as part of a
combination which may involve other types of
chess tactics as well.
If the deflected piece happens to be an
overworked piece then the opponent's defense instantly crumbles, making victory imminent to the one who employed the deflection.
The Hook & Ladder Trick
''Chess Life'' Dana Mackenzie
See also
* Overloading
* Sacrifice
Sacrifice is the offering of material possessions or the lives of animals or humans to a deity as an act of propitiation or worship. Evidence of ritual animal sacrifice has been seen at least since ancient Hebrews and Greeks, and possibly exi ...
References
External links
Chess Tactics Repository - Deflection
- Collection of chess problems on deflection
101 Chess Tips - Deflection
- Relates deflection to an overworked piece
Chess Guru - Learn how to use deflection in chess
- A tutorial in the use of deflection to win games
- Shows several chess problems involving deflection
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