Fork: queen to d3 (e3·2)
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White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Qxd3 Qxd3 30. Nxe5+ Kd6 31. Nxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to e5 (+3.3).
- Strong! knight to d3 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd3, then Nxe5+ and you stay on top.
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