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Double Check Puzzles

350+ free double check puzzles in the library

A discovered attack where both the moving piece and revealed piece give check.

Every puzzle below comes from a real game where this exact idea decided the outcome. Solve them right here in your browser — hints and full solutions included, no account needed.

Why it works

The king must move - you cannot block or capture two checking pieces at once.

What to look for

Look for discovered attacks where both pieces can check the king.

See the pattern

Chess diagram: a white knight on e4 ready to jump to d6, giving check together with the rook on e1
White to move. 1.Nd6+ is double check from knight and rook — blocking or capturing is impossible, so the king must move.

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Real positions from the library, filtered to this theme. Pick a difficulty and find the best move.

Double Check puzzles: frequently asked questions

What are Double Check puzzles?

A discovered attack where both the moving piece and revealed piece give check. Every puzzle on this page is a position from a real game where exactly this idea decides the outcome.

Why does this pattern work?

The king must move - you cannot block or capture two checking pieces at once.

What should I look for in Double Check puzzles?

Look for discovered attacks where both pieces can check the king.

Are these Double Check puzzles free?

Yes — the trainer on this page pulls from 350+ double check positions in the Blunders library and is free to use in your browser, no account or download required. A free account adds progress tracking and puzzles built from your own games.

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