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Fork: bishop to f3

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Puzzle rating: 2021Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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White 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.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

35. Bxf3 Qxf3 36. Qc4+ Kh8 37. Qxa4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: queen to c4 (+4.0).
  • Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qxf3, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.

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