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Fork: pawn to g5 (g6)

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Puzzle rating: 2248Theme: 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

44... g5+ 45. Ke3 Qe1+ 46. Kd3 Qxg3+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: queen to e1 (+5.4).
  • Strong! queen to g3 is the sharp choice (+5.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke3, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.

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