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

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

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

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

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

From The Campaign of Chancellorsville by Dodge, Theodore Ayrault

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