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Topic: Chess Lesson for the Weaker Player: Forks
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1. Bxd5+ !  or 1.Rxc6 if 1..Rxc6 then 2.Bxd5+ 
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Well, one of those is the best way.
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Solution:
1. Rxc6 followed by 2. Bxd5+ wins two Pawns.
If Black plays 1...Rxc6 then White's 2. Bxd5+ forks Black's King and Rook, allowing White to capture the Rook in turn.
If White instead plays 1. Bxd5+ he will win only a Pawn after 1...cxd5 2. Rxd6.
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White to move.
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Solution:
1. Nxc7+ which forks the black King and Rook, followed by
2. Nxa8, winning the Rook.
The Knight fork is common. Be on the lookout for the possibility of using it against your opponent and try not to fall victim to it yourself.
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