Puzzle #72: Fork
Rating ≈ 1300 · 2 moves to find
Black to move and win material.
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Look for a move that attacks two things at once.
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- 20… Qxc2 — the queen takes the queen on c2.
- 21. Rc1 is the best defence.
- 21… Qxc1+ — the queen takes the rook on c1 with check and at the same time attacks the bishop on g5.
Why it works. One piece attacks two targets at once and the opponent can only save one. At the end of the line Black is about 14 points of material better off.
Themes: Hanging piece, Fork, Winning material
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