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Fork: queen to f1 (b5)

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Puzzle rating: 1834Theme: 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

37... Qxf1+ 38. Kxf1 Ne3+ 39. Ke2 Nxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: knight to e3 (+4.2).
  • Strong! knight to c2 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kxf1, then Ne3+ and you stay on top.

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