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Fork: bishop to b5

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Puzzle rating: 1537Theme: 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

34... Bb5+ 35. Ke1 Re2+ 36. Kd1 Bxa6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
  • Well found: rook to e2 (+5.8).
  • Strong! bishop to a6 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke1, then Re2+ and you stay on top.

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