Puzzle #88: Fork
Rating ≈ 700 · 1 move to find
White to move and win material.
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Look for a move that attacks two things at once.
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- 18. Bxc6+ — the bishop takes the knight on c6 with check and at the same time attacks the rook on a8.
Why it works. One piece attacks two targets at once and the opponent can only save one. At the end of the line White is about 3 points of material better off.
Themes: Hanging piece, Fork, Winning material
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