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Double Check

A simultaneous check given by moving one piece to give check, thereby also unmasking another piece which also gives check.


A check delivered by two pieces at the same time. A double check necessarily involves a discovered check. By its nature a double check cannot be met by interposing a defending piece in the line of attack, or by capturing an attacker; when subjected to a double check, the attacked king must move, which makes the double check especially powerful as an attacking tactic.

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