Fork: bishop to c3 (b4)
li-01yS4Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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
15... Bxc3 16. bxc3 Qa6 17. dxc5 Qxe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Well found: queen to a6 (+3.2).
- Strong! queen to e2 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead bxc3, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
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