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Fork: knight to d4 (f3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1724Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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White 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.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

25. Nxd4 Nxd4 26. Qxg7+ Rf7 27. Qxd4

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The knight on d4 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.3).
  • Well found: queen to g7 (+3.4).
  • Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Nxd4, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.

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