Queens excel at attacking two targets at once. Find the square that checks the king AND attacks the rook.
Qd5+! Check on one diagonal, the rook on g2 attacked on the other. After the king moves: Qxg2.
The position, then the answer.
This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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