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Fork: rook to f3 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 1624Theme: 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

34... Rxf3 35. Kxf3 Nd2+ 36. Ke2 Nxb1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Well found: knight to d2 (+5.1).
  • Strong! knight to b1 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kxf3, then Nd2+ and you stay on top.

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