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 |
a1 a2 b2 b8 |
What about Knight forks? Where should the Knight go to fork the Black King and Rook? d3 d5 e6 a6 |
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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? |
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? |
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. |
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? |
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? |
Click on the FINISH button to find out how you got on! |