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Fork: queen to e2 (g4)

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Puzzle rating: 2283Theme: 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

40... Qe2 41. Kg2 Qxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
  • Well found: queen to d3 (+6.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kg2, then Qxd3 and you win the rook.

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