discovered check
1 of 1noun/dɪˈskʌvərd tʃɛk/
Forms:discovered checks
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a tactic where a player moves one of their pieces, revealing an attack on the opponent's king by another piece that was previously blocked or hidden behind the moving piece
In chess, a discovered check occurs when a player moves one of their pieces, revealing that another piece, usually a rook, queen, or bishop, is now attacking the opponent’s king. The key aspect of a discovered check is that the check is only revealed after the player moves the piece blocking the attacking piece’s line of sight. This can be a powerful tactic, as it forces the opponent to respond to the check while also potentially setting up other threats. Discovered checks are often used to surprise the opponent and create strong attacking opportunities.
- After Sarah moved her pawn, a discovered check from her bishop forced her opponent to defend immediately.
- Mark used a discovered check to force his opponent into a corner and gain a significant advantage.
- Moving the rook revealed a discovered check, putting the king in immediate danger.
- In the game, Tom played a brilliant discovered check, which caught his opponent off guard.
- Lily set up a clever discovered check that led to her opponent losing their queen.