This position shows TWO FORKS! The White Rook FORKS the Black Knight and the Black Bishop. And the Black Pawn on e4 FORKS both White Knights. |
To which square should White move the Queen to FORK the Black King and Bishop?
e8
f8
f6
c3
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a1
a2
b2
b8
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What about Knight forks? Where should the Knight go to fork the Black King and Rook?
d3
d5
e6
a6
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If you remember our lessons on SCHOLAR'S MATE you'll know how White can use his Queen to FORK the Black King and Rook in this position. Enter the move using the keypad.
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You can often use a Knight to FORK the enemy King and Rook, or Queen and Rook early on in the game. How can White play a KNIGHT FORK in this position?
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Another example of a KNIGHT FORK, which you've probably seen before. It's Black's move. How can he do a KNIGHT FORK in this position?
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Have a look at this position a minute. This fork has THREE prongs. The White King, Queen and Rook are all THREATENED. This sort of FORK is called a FAMILY FORK! |
See if you can find a pawn move for White which FORKS a Bishop and a Knight.
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Can you find a ROOK FORK for White in this position?
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You've been taught not to bring your Queen out in the opening without a good reason. But a QUEEN FORK is a good reason. Can you find one for White here?
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This one's a bit harder. How can White use his Queen to threaten the Knight on e4 and the Pawn on f7 at the same time?
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