Tactics · Lesson 56 of 92

The Double Attack

Queens excel at attacking two targets at once. Find the square that checks the king AND attacks the rook.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

Qd5+! Check on one diagonal, the rook on g2 attacked on the other. After the king moves: Qxg2.

The position, then the answer.

This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.