Fork: pawn to d2
li-0F3PEPuzzle rating: 2359Theme: 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
35... d2 36. Kc2 Qf5+ 37. Kxd2 Qxd7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to f5 (+4.4).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc2, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
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