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Fork: knight to e2 (d4·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1353Theme: 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

19... Ne2+ 20. Kc2 Nxg1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Well found: knight to g1 (+6.1).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kc2, then Nxg1 and you win the rook.

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