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The example shows how this works. This type of double attack is bit harder, but it is a great trick!
In Knight level, we only use the queen for our double attacks. But you can use other pieces as well, as you will practice in Bishop level.
What do you have to do?
Win material by attacking two a piece and a mating square.
Special attacks: double attack
You know about double attacks on two pieces or a piece and the king. There is another way to use a double attack. You can also attack a piece and a mating square at the same time. That is a good way to win points.The example shows how this works. This type of double attack is bit harder, but it is a great trick!
In Knight level, we only use the queen for our double attacks. But you can use other pieces as well, as you will practice in Bishop level.
What do you have to do?
Win material by attacking two a piece and a mating square.
The black rook is not defended. But what else can White attack? Black’s queen is save and so seems the king, behind is wall of pawns.
So, no double attack this time? Oh yes! Do you notice the white rook? It is pointed at the black king. If it wasn’t for the pawn in front of him, the black king would have a huge problem.
White notices it, too. Het launches a very clever attack with his queen. At the same time, she attacks the rook and the pawn.
If Black moves his rook, the White queen takes the pawn: checkmate.
If Black defends against mate, White wins a rook.
Click on the play button to watch the moves.
So, no double attack this time? Oh yes! Do you notice the white rook? It is pointed at the black king. If it wasn’t for the pawn in front of him, the black king would have a huge problem.
White notices it, too. Het launches a very clever attack with his queen. At the same time, she attacks the rook and the pawn.
If Black moves his rook, the White queen takes the pawn: checkmate.
If Black defends against mate, White wins a rook.
Click on the play button to watch the moves.
