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Posted by bhidragon
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1/12/2008
11:18:42

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Subject: Knight Forks?

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Does anyone have a good example of a killer knight fork here on GameKnot? I'm trying to find a couple of short games (15-30 moves) with forks I can use as illustrations for some starting players. Thanks

Posted by ccmcacollister
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1/12/2008
13:25:16

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I have seen a knight fork of Queen and piece that delivered Mate at the same stroke ...unfortunately, have no idea of where it was from, now. But will keep my eyes open in case I run across any good ones. I don't suppose GM games are much help in this area.

Posted by jstevens1
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1/12/2008
14:50:10

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Knight forks

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Hi bhidragon! Have you looked at an earlier thread of mine which I posted a few months ago? You may have to go back a few pages but I have called that particular game "Knightmares". The thread is also titled "Knightmares" - you will find forks galore in there - unfortunately they are in the endgame and not the opening but may be suitable for beginners to learn the power of this piece.

Cheers.

Joanne


Posted by bhidragon
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1/12/2008
15:23:35

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Knightmares

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Thanks! I'll take a look.

Ccmcacollister is right ... GM games don't work as well at teaching novice players as do amateur game (ugly mistakes and all).


Posted by cascadejames
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1/12/2008
22:22:23

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OK- here is one of my blunders

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This was embarassing. See the final move of the game.
It might be suitable for showing beginners what not to do.
game


Posted by cascadejames
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1/12/2008
22:45:40

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This one was more fun for me

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Numerous threats and counterthreats of knight forks by both sides through the game, but the
final knight fork of the white Queen and a Rook at moves 19 and 20 decides the game.
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Also an illustration of how the effects of a fork can sometimes by avoided by a counterattack.
See moves 13-18. White apparently miscounts. Again this is a game that is decided by mistakes
made by both sides, so it illustrates things to be avoided,.


Posted by cascadejames
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1/12/2008
23:27:33

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Typo- will try again

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Apparently I mistyped the game number on the last message. Will try again
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Posted by bhidragon
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1/13/2008
03:44:09

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Thanks

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Great examples ... thanks.




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