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Fork: knight to d2 (e4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 881Theme: 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

26... Nd2+ 27. Kc1 Nxf1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Well found: knight to f1 (+4.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kc1, then Nxf1 and you win the rook.

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