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Most games, particularly in [[blitz chess]], are lost through blunders: a move which results in the capture of one's queen or other valuable piece, or an immediate [[checkmate]]. A rapid mental algorithm after choosing a move but before finalizing it can sharply reduce the blunders and resultant losses.

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A common blunder, particularly in [[blitz chess]], is to recognize a minor attack (such as a threat to a pawn) while not seeing a larger simultaneous attack (such as a threat to the queen or even [[checkmate]].

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==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.

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