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Fork: knight to e4 (f6·3)

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Puzzle rating: 2156Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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Black 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.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

17... Ne4 18. g3 Nd2+ 19. Kg2 Nxf1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Well found: knight to d2 (+3.6).
  • Strong! knight to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead g3, then Nd2+ and you stay on top.

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