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Fork: queen to d3 (g6)

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Puzzle rating: 2314Theme: 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

30... Qd3 31. Qb3 Qd2+ 32. Kf1 Qxc1+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Well found: queen to d2 (+4.1).
  • Strong! queen to c1 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qb3, then Qd2+ and you stay on top.

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