discovered check

American  

noun

Chess.

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

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discovered check British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of discovered check

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Qg5! with a devastating discovered check on tap.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023

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

From The Blue Book of Chess Teaching the Rudiments of the Game, and Giving an Analysis of All the Recognized Openings by Staunton, Howard

But after PxP e.p. there would be a fatal discovered check by the Black Knight.

From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.

P - B8 claiming a second queen with a discovered check, nor by claiming a knight with double check, as it is equally harmless to White.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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

From Henry VIII and His Court by Pierce, Henry Niles