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Double check puzzles

Two pieces give check at the same time. The king has to move, because no single move can block or capture both.

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White to move. Mate in one.

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White to move. Mate in one.

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How a double check works

  1. It starts as a discovered checkOne piece moves and gives check while uncovering a check from the piece behind it.
  2. Only a king move answersBlocking and capturing do not work against two checks, so the king’s squares decide everything.
  3. The moving piece is hard to punishIt can land on an attacked square, because only the king is allowed to reply.

Openings where double checks come up most

Share of each opening’s puzzles
  1. King’s Gambit2%
  2. Sicilian Defense1%
  3. Italian Game1%
  4. Ruy Lopez1%
  5. French Defense1%
  6. Caro-Kann Defense1%

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