Deflection and Decoy: Make a Defender Leave Its Job
Use a threat or sacrifice to draw a defending piece away from an important square.
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A deflection makes a defender abandon an important square or piece. A decoy lures a piece onto a square where it becomes vulnerable.
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A deflection makes a defender abandon an important square or piece. A decoy lures a piece onto a square where it becomes vulnerable.