Fork: rook to f3 (f1)
li-0DxAInaming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2081Theme: 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
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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