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Fork: queen to f2 (e1)

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Puzzle rating: 1915Theme: 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

23... Qxf2 24. Qxf2 Ng4+ 25. Kg1 Nxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: knight to g4 (+4.6).
  • Strong! knight to f2 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxf2, then Ng4+ and you stay on top.

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