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Have a look at the example. This shows how deflection is done. And that it wins White points!
What do you have to do?
Beat the defense with a deflection.
Deflection (1)
Sometimes, taking the defender is not an option. But you might be able to send it packing. That is also a good way to beat a defender. The chess term for forcing away a defender is called deflection.Have a look at the example. This shows how deflection is done. And that it wins White points!
What do you have to do?
Beat the defense with a deflection.
White’s knight wants to take the bishop.
But that is defended by the black knight.
Taking the knight is not possible.
However, White can get rid of the knight in another way.
How? By attacking the knight with the pawn.
Now, Black has a problem.
If the knight stays, it will be taken.
If it moves away, the bishop hangs.
Click on the play button to watch the moves.
But that is defended by the black knight.
Taking the knight is not possible.
However, White can get rid of the knight in another way.
How? By attacking the knight with the pawn.
Now, Black has a problem.
If the knight stays, it will be taken.
If it moves away, the bishop hangs.
Click on the play button to watch the moves.
