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

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discovered check

Qg5! with a devastating discovered check on tap.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 1, 2023

If Black moves the Queen, then White gives the discovered check in any case forcing the King to h7 and leading over to the variation which was originally intended.

From Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership by Lasker, Edward

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

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

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