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Fork: queen to h7

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Puzzle rating: 2018Theme: 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

32... Qh7 33. Rf1 Qxh5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • Well found: queen to h5 (+2.4).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Rf1, then Qxh5 and you win the bishop.

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