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Fork: knight to f8 (g6)

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Puzzle rating: 2179Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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White 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.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27. Nf8 Rd6 28. Nd7+ Rxd7 29. Qxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: knight to d7 (+4.5).
  • Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead Rd6, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.

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