Deflection Puzzles: Free Interactive Chess Puzzles

168 free chess puzzles on "Deflection", rated from 658 to 2783. The coach explains every mistake, and the puzzles adapt to your level.

Deflection forces a defending piece to leave the square or line it was protecting.

Find the enemy piece doing too many jobs, then give it one more.

How to train this theme

• Solve 5 puzzles a day, and take your time before every move.
• Look for checks, captures and threats first.
• Every puzzle you miss comes back in your review queue until you master it.

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