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Fork: queen to d5 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 1401Theme: 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

37... Qd5+ 38. Kg1 Qxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: queen to e6 (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kg1, then Qxe6 and you win the rook.

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