Deflection Puzzle Generator

Master the subtle art of the Decoy. Create PDF worksheets focused on Deflection, a tactic where you lure or force an opponent's piece away from a critical square it was defending, which allows you to launch a winning attack.

How to Create Your Worksheet

1. Select Difficulty

Choose a level. Beginner puzzles have a clear target for deflection, while advanced puzzles involve complex sacrifices to overload a key defender.

2. Choose Quantity

Select how many Deflection puzzles you want for your tactical training.

3. Generate & Preview

Instantly see your unique set of problems that teach you to identify and target overloaded pieces.

4. Download PDF

Download your worksheet to study this advanced tactic that is often the key to unlocking a seemingly solid position.

Deflection Worksheet Features

Understand "Overloading"

Learn to spot when a single enemy piece is doing too many defensive jobs at once, making it a prime target for a deflection tactic.

Create a Decoy

Practice using sacrifices and threats as decoys to lure a crucial defender away from the main action.

Break Down Fortresses

Deflection is one of the best tools for breaking through a well-defended position by removing the key piece holding it all together.

Improve Your Strategic Play

This tactic requires you to think about what squares your opponent wants to control and how you can force them to abandon those squares.

Deflection Puzzle FAQs

What is the goal of a deflection?

The goal is to force an enemy piece to move from a square where it is performing an important defensive task, such as guarding a key square, protecting another piece, or blocking a file.

Is a deflection always a sacrifice?

Not always, but it often is. Sacrificing a piece is the most effective way to force an opponent to move a defender. This is also known as a "deflection sacrifice".