Fork: rook to b1
li-02pxyPuzzle rating: 1407Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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