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Fork: rook to b3

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Puzzle rating: 803Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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White 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.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

59. Rb3+ Kxa2 60. Rxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: rook to c3 (+5.9).
  • You win decisive material (+5.9).
  • If instead Kxa2, then Rxc3 and you stay on top.

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