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Fork: bishop to d4 (e5·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1940Theme: 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

37... Bd4 38. Ka2 Bxe3 39. Rxc2 Bxf4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Well found: bishop to e3 (+3.9).
  • Strong! bishop to f4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ka2, then Bxe3 and you win the bishop.

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