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Fork: bishop to e3 (g5)

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Puzzle rating: 1033Theme: 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

26... Bxe3+ 27. Kh1 Ng3+ 28. Kh2 Nxf1+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Well found: knight to g3 (+3.7).
  • Strong! knight to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh1, then Ng3+ and you stay on top.

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