Learns to attack two targets at once with one piece.
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Learns to attack two targets at once with one piece.
A fork is when one piece attacks two or more pieces at the same time. This knight gives check to the king and attacks the rook on a8. Black has to save the king, and the knight will take the rook.
Now you try: attack the king and rook at the same time with the knight.
Pawns can fork too, and since they are the cheapest piece it is very effective. Attack two black pieces at once.
The queen can move in every direction, so it is the strongest forker. Give check and attack the rook at the same time.