Fork: pawn to f5 (f7·2)
li-02SQOPuzzle rating: 1798Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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... f5 34. a3 Qc2+ 35. Ka2 Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: queen to c2 (+7.3).
- Strong! queen to d1 is the sharp choice (#17).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a3, then Qc2+ and you stay on top.
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