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Posted by bhidragon mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 11:18:42 play online chess	Subject: Knight Forks? Message: 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 mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 13:25:16 play online chess	... Message: 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 mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 14:50:10 play online chess	Knight forks Message: 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 mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 15:23:35 play online chess	Knightmares Message: 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 mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 22:22:23 play online chess	OK- here is one of my blunders Message: 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 mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 22:45:40 play online chess	This one was more fun for me Message: 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. game 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 mailcafe.net 1/12/2008 23:27:33 play online chess	Typo- will try again Message: Apparently I mistyped the game number on the last message. Will try again game
Posted by bhidragon mailcafe.net 1/13/2008 03:44:09 play online chess	Thanks Message: Great examples ... thanks.
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