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discovered check
noun
, Chess.
- a check that is effected by moving an intervening piece from the line of attack of a queen, rook, or bishop.
discovered check
noun
- chess check given by moving a man that has been masking a potential check from a bishop, rook, or queen
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Word History and Origins
Origin of discovered check1
First recorded in 1840–50
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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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