discovered check

noun

, Chess.

1. a check that is effected by moving an intervening piece from the line of attack of a queen, rook, or bishop.

discovered check

noun

1. chess check given by moving a man that has been masking a potential check from a bishop, rook, or queen

Word History and Origins

Origin of discovered check¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Be cautious of playing your Queen in front of your King and in subjecting yourself to a discovered check.

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Tempting Black to open the discovered check, which would cost him "the exchange."

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It stood near my queen and threatened her with check, while it discovered check to my king from your bishop.

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Let us now turn to Lee, and see what he has been doing while Hooker thus discovered check.

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