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Fork: queen to b1 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 1625Theme: 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

29... Qb1+ 30. Kg2 Qb7+ 31. Qf3 Qxa6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Well found: queen to b7 (+5.8).
  • Strong! queen to a6 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kg2, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.

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