Double Check Mates
Part of the Core Motifs section of Coddy's Tactics & Checkmates journey. Lesson 22 of 35.
A double check is the most forcing move in chess, so it is the best way to mate: if the king has no square once both checks land, nothing else he owns can help. Count his flight squares before you fire; the front piece should cover the ones the rear piece cannot.
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Two Checks at OnceDouble Check MatesBuilding the Double CheckPuzzles: Double ChecksRecap: Double Check