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Fork: knight to f5 (d4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2291Theme: 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

41... Nf5 42. Qf4 Nxg3+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: knight to g3 (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qf4, then Nxg3+ and you win the rook.

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