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Fork: pawn to g6 (g7)

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Puzzle rating: 2193Theme: 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

47... g6+ 48. Kh4 gxf5 49. Kxg3 fxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
  • Well found: pawn to f5 (+8.4).
  • Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+17.3).
  • You win decisive material (+17.3).
  • If instead Kh4, then gxf5 and you win the rook.

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