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Deflection

Force a defender away from the square or piece it guards.

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Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    Find the overworked defender

    A piece guarding two things, or one vital square.

  2. 2

    Give it something to take

    Or attack it, so it has to move.

  3. 3

    Then use what it left

    The square or piece it guarded is now open.

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