Double Attacks Combined

Fork, discovery and some pin combinations are all forms of double attack. The practical skill is not naming the motif; it is seeing that one move gives the opponent more than one problem.

When two threats exist, ask whether the opponent has one move that answers both. If yes, the 'double attack' may not win anything. Calculate the best dual-purpose defense before counting material.

Training flow: 1. Motif-free double-attack identification. 2. One-defense-covers-both examples. 3. Candidate comparison. 4. Defensive dual-purpose move drill. 5. Mixed timed set.

Common errors: Counting two threats as automatically winning. Ignoring a tempo-gaining defense. Over-focusing on motif names. Missing king-safety consequences.

Mastery gate: 7/8 correct with best defensive resource named in at least 5 positions.

Review: For one failed double attack, explain why the defender can answer both threats at once.

Duration: 70–90 min