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Fork: bishop to d4 (f6)

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Puzzle rating: 960Theme: 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

15... Bxd4+ 16. Kh1 Bxa1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Well found: bishop to a1 (+3.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh1, then Bxa1 and you win the rook.

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