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Fork: queen to d1 (b3)

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Puzzle rating: 1546Theme: 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

39... Qd1+ 40. Kf2 Qxd4+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: queen to d4 (+5.5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kf2, then Qxd4+ and you win the bishop.

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