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Double Check Chess Puzzles

A double check happens when a single move delivers check from two pieces at once — almost always a piece that moves to give check directly, uncovering a second, different piece that was already lined up on the king along a rank, file, or diagonal. Because two attackers are involved, the king can never respond by capturing one checking piece or blocking one checking line — both would still leave the other check standing.

Objective

Look for a move that checks with two pieces at once — one piece moves to give check directly while uncovering a second checking piece behind it.

Featured Puzzle

Look for a move that checks with two pieces at once — one piece moves to give check directly while uncovering a second checking piece behind it.

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Understanding Double Check

That makes a double check the most forcing move in chess: the king must move, period. Look for a piece you can move to check the enemy king while simultaneously uncovering an attack from a rook, bishop, or queen standing behind it — then see where the king's forced step actually lands it.

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