Fork: rook to c3 (e3)
li-09psWPuzzle rating: 2428Theme: 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
34... Rxc3 35. Rxc3 Qg2+ 36. Ka3 Qxh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: queen to g2 (+4.8).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc3, then Qg2+ and you stay on top.
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