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Discovered Check

Tactics (Discovered Check)
Illustration for the chess term Discovered Check

Discovered Check is a powerful tactic that creates the possibility of generating a second threat at the same time when a piece moves aside and the piece behind it gives check.

Key Points

  • It seriously limits defensive options.
  • An attack on other pieces can also be added in the same move.
  • It is one of the main sources of double check.