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Eliminating the defender: deflection (1)

Some defenders guard mating squares.
Deflections are useful in these situations, too. If you succesfully chase away the defender, you can checkmate your opponent!
It is a great trick to win points.

In the example White forces a defender away from a mating square. Smart move!

What do you have to do?
Beat the defense against mate with a deflection.