The fork with check
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The most dangerous fork of all is the one that gives check: the king must answer the check, and then nothing can save the other piece. Just make sure the square you jump to is safe, and remember: if the forked piece is defended, you trade knight for it, still a fine deal against a rook. Here your knight can reach a square that threatens both king and rook.