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Fork: rook to b1 (b2)

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Puzzle rating: 1991Theme: 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

32... Rb1+ 33. Kf2 Ng4+ 34. Kf3 Nxe5+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Well found: knight to g4 (+4.3).
  • Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kf2, then Ng4+ and you stay on top.

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