Tactics
What is a Fork in chess?
- Material
- Double Threat
- Tactic
A single piece attacks two or more important targets at once.
What to look for on the board
- Two valuable targets on the same color complex for a knight.
- A pawn push that attacks two pieces diagonally.
- A check that also attacks loose material.
Types and patterns
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