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Fork: bishop to e2 (c4)

li-07fcs
Puzzle rating: 1452Theme: 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... Be2 24. Qf4 Bxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: bishop to d1 (+3.4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qf4, then Bxd1 and you win the rook.

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