Fork: knight to e2 (f4·6)
li-02eiMPuzzle rating: 2066Theme: 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
26... Nxe2+ 27. Qxe2 Qc6+ 28. Kb1 Qxh1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxe2, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
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