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Fork: bishop to f3 (g4)

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Puzzle rating: 2071Theme: 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

15... Bxf3 16. Bxf3 Nd4 17. Bxd4 Qxc2

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
  • Well found: knight to d4 (+3.1).
  • Strong! queen to c2 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxf3, then Nd4 and you stay on top.

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