The fork
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When one piece attacks two pieces at once, it is called a fork. The knight on c7 attacks both the king on e8 and the queen on a8. Black must save the king first, and then the queen is lost.
Watch the knight fork: the king steps away and the queen is taken.
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Make a fork with your knight: give check and attack the rook on d8 at the same time.
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Pawns make forks too. Attack the rook on c6 and the knight on e6 with one pawn.
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The queen makes forks too. Give check and, with the same move, attack an unguarded piece.
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Now some fork puzzles from real games. Attack two targets with one piece.
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