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Fork: rook to b1

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Puzzle rating: 1407Theme: 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

28... Rb1+ 29. Kh2 Qc7+ 30. Ne5 Qxa5

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Well found: queen to c7 (+3.6).
  • Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh2, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.

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