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Fork: bishop to d4 (e5·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1131Theme: 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

22... Bd4+ 23. Kf1 Bxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Well found: bishop to c5 (+5.8).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kf1, then Bxc5 and you win the rook.

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