Fork: knight to f8 (g6)
li-0FVDSPuzzle rating: 2179Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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