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Fork Puzzles

10,700+ free fork puzzles in the library

A tactic where one piece attacks two or more enemy pieces simultaneously.

Every puzzle below comes from a real game where this exact idea decided the outcome. Solve them right here in your browser — hints and full solutions included, no account needed.

Why it works

The opponent can only save one piece per move, so you win material.

What to look for

Look for pieces that can reach squares attacking multiple targets.

See the pattern

Chess diagram: a white knight on d5 ready to fork Black's king on e8 and rook on a8 from c7
White to move. 1.Nc7+ attacks the king and the rook at once — after the king moves, White simply wins the rook.
Chess diagram: a white pawn on d4 about to advance and fork two black knights on c6 and e6
White to move. Pawns fork too: 1.d5 attacks both knights — only one can escape.

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Real positions from the library, filtered to this theme. Pick a difficulty and find the best move.

Fork puzzles: frequently asked questions

What are Fork puzzles?

A tactic where one piece attacks two or more enemy pieces simultaneously. Every puzzle on this page is a position from a real game where exactly this idea decides the outcome.

Why does this pattern work?

The opponent can only save one piece per move, so you win material.

What should I look for in Fork puzzles?

Look for pieces that can reach squares attacking multiple targets.

Are these Fork puzzles free?

Yes — the trainer on this page pulls from 10,700+ fork positions in the Blunders library and is free to use in your browser, no account or download required. A free account adds progress tracking and puzzles built from your own games.

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