Deflection (chess)
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Deflection (chess)
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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
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Chess tactic
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2024-04-26T09:49:06Z
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