Tactical Motif I: Double Attack

The double attack is a very common tactical motif. It's about creating two threats at once.

Double Attack Motif Illustration
White to play and win















Here, White can attack the two knights at once by playing 1.Qe1!

Now it's your turn to practice: White in the first, Black in the second position

Position I: Hellers-Colias 1990;

Position II: Renet-Nunn 1989