Fork: rook to d2 (d8)
li-0Bts0Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
26... Rxd2 27. Rxd2 Nb3+ 28. Kb1 Nxd2+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on d2 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.4).
- Well found: knight to b3 (+3.3).
- Strong! knight to d2 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd2, then Nb3+ and you stay on top.
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