Fork: queen to c2 (d1)
li-0A38JPuzzle rating: 2591Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play