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Fork: bishop to c4

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

37... Bc4+ 38. Ke1 Bc3+ 39. Kf2 Bxa5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: bishop to c3 (+5.3).
  • Strong! bishop to a5 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke1, then Bc3+ and you stay on top.

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