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Fork: rook to g4

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Puzzle rating: 2077Theme: 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

28... Rxg4 29. Qxg4 Qc5+ 30. Kh1 Qxa3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: queen to c5 (+4.5).
  • Strong! queen to a3 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxg4, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.

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