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Fork: queen to e6 (g4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1524Theme: 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

16. Qe6+ Kh8 17. Qxa6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: queen to a6 (+4.3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kh8, then Qxa6 and you win the bishop.

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