Fork: bishop to c3
li-07jvsPuzzle rating: 1580Theme: 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
19... Bxc3 20. Qxc3 Na2+ 21. Kd2 Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to a2 (+4.4).
- Strong! knight to c3 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc3, then Na2+ and you stay on top.
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