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Fork: queen to f1 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 1884Theme: 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

40... Qf1+ 41. Kh2 Qf4+ 42. Kg1 Qxe5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • Well found: queen to f4 (+3.5).
  • Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh2, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.

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