Double check

  • Checking the enemy king with two different pieces on the same move is a powerful play! Double check!

  • The enemy is unable to block or capture both threats at once, so the king must always move to safety.

It is time to test your knowledge and skills! Note, these solutions often require thinking 1, 2, or even 3 moves ahead!

1. Bg4+

1. Bg4+

2. _____

2. _____

3. _____

3. _____

4. _____

4. _____

 Answers

  1. Bg4 + (black’s King has to move. If he moves to Ke8, you have Rd8#. If he moves Kc7, you have Bd8#.)

  2. Nf6+ (after black moves his King, your knight is free to capture the enemy queen!)

  3. Nb6+ (after black moves his king to b8, you have Rc8#.)

  4. QxBb7+ (after the enemy king captures the queen, KxQb7, white responds with Kf5+, black moves his king to Kb8, and white checkmates with Nh6#).

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