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Fork: rook to e4 (d4)

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Puzzle rating: 2310Theme: 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

28... Rxe4+ 29. Kd3 Rd4+ 30. Kc3 Rxg4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: rook to d4 (+3.9).
  • Strong! rook to g4 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kd3, then Rd4+ and you stay on top.

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