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Fork: queen to d4 (d6·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1365Theme: 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... Qd4+ 20. Qe3 Qxa1+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: queen to a1 (+4.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qe3, then Qxa1+ and you win the rook.

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