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Fork: queen to c1

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Puzzle rating: 1590Theme: 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

29... Qc1+ 30. Kh2 Qxh6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Well found: queen to h6 (+5.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh2, then Qxh6 and you win the rook.

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