Fork: rook to d8 (d1·2)
li-02x7wPuzzle rating: 1632Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
21. Rxd8+ Kxd8 22. Qxf6+ Ke8 23. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+4.1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxd8, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
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