Fork: knight to f7 (e5·2)
li-0MJ3pPuzzle rating: 2185Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
White to move — find the best continuation
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
25. Nxf7 Kxf7 26. Qf4+ Ke8 27. Qxc7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on f7 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to f4 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
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