Fork: knight to d4 (f3·2)
li-03HWvPuzzle rating: 1724Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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