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Fork: bishop to d5 (b7)

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Puzzle rating: 1780Theme: 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

44... Bd5+ 45. Kd3 Bxf7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: bishop to f7 (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kd3, then Bxf7 and you win the rook.

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