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==Forking==

==Forking==

An effective way to capture valuable pieces is through the use of "forks", which is putting two pieces on the other side in jeopardy with one move.  Forks by knights ("knight fork") are often difficult for an opponent to anticipate or defend against, since the knight is not in a straight line of its targets.  In blitz chess, it is important in particular to be vigilant against knight forks.

An effective way to capture valuable pieces is through the use of "forks", which is putting two pieces on the other side in jeopardy with one move.  Forks by knights ("knight fork") are often difficult for an opponent to anticipate or defend against, since the knight is not in a straight line of its targets.  In blitz chess, it is important in particular to be vigilant against knight forks, and one way to avoid this is by making sure the spacings between the rook, queen and king are not vulnerable to a knight fork.

A fork which places the opponent in check is particularly effective, as the only possible response (other than capture) is for the opponent king to move out of check and thereby give up the other jeopardized piece.  Forks that jeopardize the opponent queen are likewise effective.

A fork which places the opponent in check is particularly effective, as the only possible response (other than capture) is for the opponent king to move out of check and thereby give up the other jeopardized piece.  Forks that jeopardize the opponent queen are likewise effective.