What is a double check

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pedro823

a double check looks like the discovered check, but dont is, is two attacks on the king on the same move. Look at these:

 

 

 

 

 

i ts easy, huh? now you know, make one posting here!


lukeyboy_xx
i have won a few games with this
add-Inactive

interesting, but i don't think the six queens and three rooks, were necessary.Laughinglol


BigHogDogg
I say, allowing 6 passed pawns to allow this move must have been a stroke of brilliance!
rgp89
Basely, there is two checks at once.
Chessstudent
it's when You get fired!
smsjr723
i'd say...with that much material.  black deserves to lose. dbl chk or not
HowDoesTheHorseMove
add wrote:

interesting, but i don't think the six queens and three rooks, were necessary.lol


No, but it does illustrate a nice point. Either attacking piece could be taken, but it's still checkmate.


TalFan
Pedro this is probably your best post yet . Good on ya :)
Charlie91
HowDoesTheHorseMove wrote: add wrote:

interesting, but i don't think the six queens and three rooks, were necessary.lol


No, but it does illustrate a nice point. Either attacking piece could be taken, but it's still checkmate.


 Sometimes you have to exaggerate to demonstrate the lesson.  The only way to repel a double-check is to move the king (no interposition or capture).  Smile