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Fork: queen to e2 (e5)

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Puzzle rating: 2375Theme: 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

30... Qxe2+ 31. Kh3 Qxd1 32. Qf6+ Ke8

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: queen to d1 (+4.9).
  • Strong! king to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh3, then Qxd1 and you win the rook.

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