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Fork: rook to d7 (d1)

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Puzzle rating: 1771Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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White 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.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Rxd7 Qxd7 23. Bxe6+ Kh8 24. Bxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: bishop to e6 (+5.4).
  • Strong! bishop to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxd7, then Bxe6+ and you stay on top.

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