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Fork: bishop to g2 (c6)

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Puzzle rating: 2379Theme: 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

30... Bxg2+ 31. Kg1 Be3+ 32. Qxe3 Rxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
  • Well found: bishop to e3 (+6.1).
  • Strong! rook to e3 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kg1, then Be3+ and you stay on top.

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