Double Check

A discovered check where the moving piece also gives check.

A double check is the strongest form of discovered check: both the moving piece and the piece it unveils attack the king at once. The king cannot block or capture two attackers, so it must move — often forced into a mating net.

Related terms
Discovered Attack Check Checkmate
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