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Fork: knight to d5 (f4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1681Theme: 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

46. Nd5+ Ke6 47. Nc7+ Kxd6 48. Nxa8

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Well found: knight to c7 (+3.5).
  • Strong! knight to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke6, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.

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