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Fork: queen to b1 (c2)

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Puzzle rating: 2371Theme: 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

29... Qb1+ 30. Bd1 Qxh7

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • Well found: queen to h7 (+2.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bd1, then Qxh7 and you win the rook.

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