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Fork: rook to b3 (a3)

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Puzzle rating: 1315Theme: 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... Rxb3+ 38. cxb3 Qxb3+ 39. Kc1 Qxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: queen to b3 (+4.5).
  • Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead cxb3, then Qxb3+ and you stay on top.

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