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Fork: rook to e1 (e8)

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Puzzle rating: 1367Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
h1g2f3e4d5c6b7a8
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

28... Re1+ 29. Kg2 Qc6+ 30. f3 Qxb7

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: queen to c6 (+4.5).
  • Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kg2, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.

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