Forks and double attacks is lesson 1 of 7 in Real-game tactics 2: Forks, pins and skewers, a tactics course suited to players rated around 800 (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. (3 positions)
Black to move: win material with a double attack. (3 positions)
Black to move: make a double attack with check, and it is mate in 2.
Worked examples
White to move: win material with a double attack. 1.Nxd6+. You win the bishop on d6 and come out 3 points ahead.
White to move: win material with a double attack. 1.Nxe6. You win the bishop on e6 and come out 3 points ahead.
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