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Fork: rook to f2 (d2)

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Puzzle rating: 1849Theme: 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

24... Rxf2 25. Qxf2 Qe5+ 26. Qg3 Qxa1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Well found: queen to e5 (+5.8).
  • Strong! queen to a1 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxf2, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.

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