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Fork: knight to d2 (c4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 996Theme: 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

20... Nd2+ 21. Kf2 Nxe4+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: knight to e4 (+4.7).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kf2, then Nxe4+ and you win the queen.

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