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Top 5 Easiest Forks For Beginners!

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Hello, Fellow chess Lovers! This is my first blog! Just to give you guys a brief description, I am a 13-year-old who is frequently active on Chess.com. So anyway let's get to the point. If you're wondering what a "fork" even is, let me tell you. A fork is when one piece attacks 2 or more pieces simultaneously (at the same time). To understand positions with more depth, we need to know the word "notation." The notation is what chess players use to describe the coordinates and names of each square (Ex. Nd3) So as you get familiarized with notation, catching positions for you will be a piece of cake. In compliance with notations, analyzing positions, and executing tactics is the next step. In this blog, we are mostly focused on the fork, so let's dig in! Now let's analyze some positions of the easiest forks with multiple pieces. In this first position, as you can see,

the white knight on g5 along with the bishop on c4 is threatening to attack the square on f7. After it attacks, the queen on d8 and the rook on h8 will be attacked at the same time. Usually, people go to save the queen since it is an extremely powerful piece, but if they don't, you just capture, and you win an incredible piece! I'm not saying that this position will go smoothly every single time, but if you see it, use this! (The sequence of moves is embedded in the position.)

The next example is when a pawn forks 2 pieces at the same time.

So as you can see here, the pawn on d2 is ready to hop onto d4 and attack the black knight on e5/bishop on c5.  If you want to be a little bit sneaky and fancy, be sure to use this tactic (psst, your friends will be confused, happy.png) (The sequence of moves is embedded in the position.)

The third example is when a queen forks 2 pieces at once.

In this position, the white queen is simultaneously attacking the knight on b4 and the bishop on g4. Tip: in lots of cases, we have to find forks, it won't be there on the board for us. Some forks might take lots of concentration, while others can come in the blink of an eye. (depends on skill level)
The fourth example is when a bishop forks two pieces.
As the position suggests here, the bishop on f3 is threatening to attack any rook on the back rank. It can either attack the rook on h1 or d1. Bishop forks are really dangerous, stay out of them! If you see any that benefits you, go for it!
The fifth example is when a rook attacks 2 pieces.
In this position, it is clear that the rook is attacking the most powerful piece of all, along with a minor piece. (queen and knight) in this position, any of the pieces have to be given up if the queen moves out of the way, then the knight will be captures, and if the knight moves, (which will probably not happen) the queen will be taken.
The fork is an excellent way to win material, improve your position, and have relief that you can win! 
See you guys in the next blog I post! (please comment any feedback on this blog, I want to improve my writing skills!)