Fork: queen to e4 (c6)
li-0HISDPuzzle rating: 2080Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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
21... Qe4 22. Kc3 Qe1+ 23. Bd2 Qxf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to e1 (+4.3).
- Strong! queen to f1 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc3, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.
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