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Eliminating the defender: deflection (2)

Defenders of a mating square can be lured away. This is shown in the examples.


In example 1 White uses a decoy sacrifice for a checkmating attack!


In example 2 White does not need a sacrifice to lure away the defender. Once again, he has spotted an overloaded piece.


What do you have to do?

Beat the defender of a mating square by luring it away.


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