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Fork: rook to d1 (d2)

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Puzzle rating: 1365Theme: 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

42... Rd1+ 43. Kh2 Ng4+ 44. Kh3 Nxf6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
  • Well found: knight to g4 (+1.7).
  • Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh2, then Ng4+ and you stay on top.

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