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Fork: queen to c2 (d1)

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Puzzle rating: 2591Theme: 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

28... Qc2+ 29. Kh3 f5 30. Qg6 fxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Well found: pawn to f5 (+3.3).
  • Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh3, then f5 and you stay on top.

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