Fork: knight to c3 (e4·3)
li-0BxlKPuzzle rating: 2567Theme: 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
17... Nc3 18. f3 Ne2+ 19. Kh1 Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to e2 (+3.7).
- Strong! knight to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead f3, then Ne2+ and you stay on top.
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