Forks and double attacks is lesson 5 of 7 in Real-game tactics 1: Free pieces and first tactics, a tactics course suited to players rated around 600 (beginners). One move, two threats: your opponent can only answer one of them. It has 7 interactive exercises: 7 calculated lines from real positions. You play every move on a board and get feedback straight away. The lesson is free.
What you practise
White to move: win material with a double attack. (2 positions)
Black to move: win material with a double attack. (2 positions)
Black to move: make a double attack with check, and it is mate in 2.
White to move: make a double attack with check, and it is mate in 2. (2 positions)
Worked examples
White to move: win material with a double attack. 1.Bxc5 Qa5 2.Bxf8. The bishop on c5 attacked the queen and the rook at once. You win the rook on f8 and come out 6 points ahead.
Black to move: win material with a double attack. 1...fxg4 2.Bxg4 Bxg4. The pawn move fxg4 broke the position open. You win the bishop on g4 and come out 3 points ahead.
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