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Fork: rook to d1 (d8)

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Puzzle rating: 2160Theme: 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

23... Rxd1 24. Rxd1 Qf3+ 25. Kg1 Qxd1+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
  • Well found: queen to f3 (+6.3).
  • Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxd1, then Qf3+ and you stay on top.

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