Puzzle #82: Fork
Rating ≈ 700 · 1 move to find
Black to move and win material.
Show a hint
Look for a move that attacks two things at once.
Show the solution
- 15… Nxb3 — the knight takes the queen on b3 attacking the rook on a1 and the bishop on c1.
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 9 points of material better off.
Themes: Hanging piece, Fork, Winning material
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