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Fork: queen to f2 (f7)

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Puzzle rating: 1238Theme: 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

25... Qxf2+ 26. Kxf2 Ne4+ 27. Kf3 Nxg5+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Well found: knight to e4 (+3.5).
  • Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kxf2, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.

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