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Fork: queen to e3 (g3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2440Theme: 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

26... Qe3+ 27. Kf1 Bxe4 28. Rxg7+ Kxg7

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: bishop to e4 (+3.1).
  • Strong! king to g7 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kf1, then Bxe4 and you win the bishop.

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