Learn How to Win with a Fork: Decisive Material Gain
This opening puzzle shows how a forcing check can expose loose coordination and win material in one sequence. In the Nimzo-Indian Defense, piece activity and king safety often matter more than static material, especially when the opponent’s king is still in the center. Here, White uses a tactical shot to create a fork-like threat that forces a defensive reply, then converts the pressure by taking a key piece. The idea is not just to attack, but to make the opponent’s best defense still lose material.