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.
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First recorded in 1840–50
Words nearby discovered check
discourse, discourse analysis, discourteous, discourtesy, discover, discovered check, discoverer, discoverist, discovert, discoverture, discovery
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British Dictionary definitions for discovered check
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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