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Fork: rook to f3 (f1)

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Puzzle rating: 2081Theme: 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

37... Rxf3+ 38. Kxf3 Ne5+ 39. Ke2 Nxf7

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The rook on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.2).
  • Well found: knight to e5 (+1.8).
  • Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kxf3, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.

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