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Fork: bishop to d6 (f4)

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Puzzle rating: 1947Theme: 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

30. Bd6+ Kg8 31. Qxf7+ Kh7 32. Qxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: queen to f7 (+5.2).
  • Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kg8, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.

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