This page is an extension of 56 Tactical Patterns That All Chess Players Should Know.
Interference involves blocking a line of communication between two enemy pieces. By cutting off a defender or disrupting coordination, an interference move can create immediate tactical opportunities.
Here are three examples of Interference.
Example #1
1… Bb1 breaks the connection between White’s queen and rook.
Example #2
1… Nf3+ Breaks the connection between White’s queen and rook.
Example #3
1… Bd4! Prevents White’s idea to play Be5. Black’s a-pawn will now promote.