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Fork: queen to g5 (e7·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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... Qxg5 30. Qxg5 Nf3+ 31. Kg2 Nxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: knight to f3 (+4.8).
  • Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxg5, then Nf3+ and you stay on top.

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