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Fork: rook to f3 (f8·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2050Theme: 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

36... Rf3 37. g5 Rf4+ 38. Kg3 Rxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: rook to f4 (+3.7).
  • Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead g5, then Rf4+ and you stay on top.

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