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Fork: queen to c5 (b4)

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Puzzle rating: 2264Theme: 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

31... Qc5+ 32. Kh1 Ng3+ 33. Qxg3 fxg3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Well found: knight to g3 (+4.8).
  • Strong! pawn to g3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kh1, then Ng3+ and you stay on top.

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