Learn · Tactical patterns

Discovered attack

One piece moves out of the way and uncovers an attack by the piece behind it.

White to play · rated 1373

Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    Find your hidden line

    Your own piece standing in front of your bishop, rook or queen.

  2. 2

    Aim the back piece

    It should hit something valuable once the front piece moves.

  3. 3

    Move the front piece with a threat

    Two threats at once. They can only answer one.

Train discovered attacks

Pick the pattern in Puzzles. The board freezes, so you see the whole line first.

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