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Fork: pawn to f6 (f7)

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Puzzle rating: 2192Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
h1g2f3e4d5c6b7a8
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

16... f6 17. Bb2 Nxf3 18. Qc3 Nxg1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Well found: knight to f3 (+2.9).
  • Stunning! knight to g1 gives up material but you stand better (+2.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bb2, then Nxf3 and you stay on top.

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