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title: "Double attacks: queen forks and pawn forks: chess lesson"
description: "Use the queen and the humble pawn to hit two things at once. 8-minute lesson with puzzles at your level."
canonical: "https://trychessgoat.com/learn/lesson/double-attacks/"
last_updated: 2026-10-09
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Level 2 · Win material on purpose · 800–1100 · 8 min

# Double attacks: queen forks and pawn forks

Use the queen and the humble pawn to hit two things at once.

## The rule to take into your games

**Look for one move that hits two loose pieces or the king.**

Part of Goat Pass: 3 steps on the board, 3 guided examples, then puzzles at your level, and the ones you miss come back until they stick. The first 3 lessons are free.

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