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Mate in 2: fork on d1 (d8)

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Puzzle rating: 1168Theme: 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

27... Rd1+ 28. Kc2 Qc1#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Spot on — queen to c1 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kc2, then Qc1# and it is mate.

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