Fork: knight to f3 (e5·4)
li-0F4RhPuzzle rating: 2232Theme: 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
15... Nxf3+ 16. Qxf3 Qb6+ 17. Kh1 Qxe6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+2.6).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qxf3, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
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