Black wins a Rook in 1 move or checkmates in 3 moves!

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Chapter 6 DOUBLE CHECKS – INTRODUCTION

A DOUBLE CHECK occurs when two pieces attack the enemy King at the same time. The enemy King discovers or finds our it is in check by two pieces at once! A Double Check can be simple, as shown in Diagram 156. Others take two or more moves to set up.

Next, Diagram 177 DOUBLE CHECKS:

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Answer – Diagram 176:

1.   …                      Qxd4

2. Bd3!                    Qg4/d6/b6

or

1.   …                      Qxd4

2. exd4??                Bb4++

3. Kd1                     Re1#