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Fork: queen to d7 (f5)

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Puzzle rating: 2105Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
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White 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.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

43. Qd7 a6 44. Qxd6+ Ka8 45. Qxe5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
  • Well found: queen to d6 (+6.5).
  • Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead a6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.

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