Fork: rook to d1 (d8)
li-06aowPuzzle rating: 2160Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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