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Fork: knight to e7 (c6·7)

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Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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

35. Ne7+ Kh7 36. Qf5+ g6 37. Qxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: queen to f5 (+4.7).
  • Strong! queen to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.

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