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Fork: bishop to f2 (d4)

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Puzzle rating: 1142Theme: 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

33... Bf2+ 34. Bg3 Bxe1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • Well found: bishop to e1 (+5.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bg3, then Bxe1 and you win the rook.

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