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Fork: rook to c3 (h3)

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Puzzle rating: 1807Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

83... Rc3+ 84. Kd2 Rd3+ 85. Qxd3+ Nxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: rook to d3 (+5.7).
  • Strong! knight to d3 is the sharp choice (+10.2).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kd2, then Rd3+ and you stay on top.

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