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Fork: knight to d7 (e5·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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

19. Nxd7 Bxd7 20. Re7+ Kf6 21. Rxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: rook to e7 (+5.0).
  • Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bxd7, then Re7+ and you stay on top.

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