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Fork: knight to e6 (c5)

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Puzzle rating: 1022Theme: 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

44... Ne6+ 45. Kh6 Nxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
  • Spot on — knight to c7 (+6.3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kh6, then Nxc7 and you win the bishop.

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