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Fork: queen to d1 (d2)

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Puzzle rating: 1586Theme: 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

33... Qd1+ 34. Kh2 Qd6+ 35. g3 Qxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • Well found: queen to d6 (+5.6).
  • Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh2, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.

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